Privacy guides
Practical answers to the questions people actually ask about keeping photos and documents private on iPhone.
How to hide photos on iPhone
Four ways to hide photos on iPhone — the Hidden album, locked Notes, turning the Hidden album off, and an encrypted vault — and what each one actually protects against.
How to remove location from photos on iPhone
iPhone photos usually store the exact GPS location where they were taken. Here's how to strip it when sharing, remove it from saved photos, stop the Camera saving it, and check any photo for free.
How to safely send a copy of your passport or ID
Landlords, employers and agencies often ask for a copy of your passport or ID. Here's how to watermark it with who it's for and why, cover what they don't need, and keep the copy from being reused.
Are calculator vault apps safe?
Calculator vault apps hide photos behind a fake calculator. A disguise isn't the same as encryption. Here's what to check before trusting any photo vault app with private files.