# Shared With You in Photos

> Control whether Photos surfaces pictures received through Messages.

Updated: 2026-10-31

Canonical: https://statemaps.net/privacy-settings/shared-with-you-photos

## At a glance

- Where: Settings -> Apps -> Messages -> Shared with You
- Changes: Messages content surfaced inside supported apps
- Limits: It does not delete messages, remove manually saved pictures or manage Shared Library participants.

## Steps

1. Check whether the picture came through Messages rather than a Shared Album.
2. Open Shared with You in Messages settings and turn the Photos option off, or disable Automatic Sharing.
3. For one conversation, open the contact/group details in Messages and turn off Show in Shared with You.

## Check the result

Send a harmless sample and inspect both the conversation and Photos. If a picture was saved manually into the library, manage that separate item directly.

## Source

[Apple: manage Shared with You](https://support.apple.com/en-ie/guide/personal-safety/ipsc65ac8ddb/web)

## Related guide

[How to Turn Off Shared With You Photos on iPhone](https://statemaps.net/blog/turn-off-shared-with-you-photos)

## Private photo and document storage

For photos and documents you choose to store separately, explore [VaultForYou](https://www.vaultforyou.app/).