# Show Hidden Album

> Remove the Hidden collection from ordinary view without deleting its pictures.

Updated: 2026-10-31

Canonical: https://statemaps.net/privacy-settings/show-hidden-album

## At a glance

- Where: Settings -> Apps -> Photos -> Show Hidden Album
- Changes: Visibility of the Hidden collection in Photos
- Limits: A hidden collection is still stored in the library. Visibility is not an additional encryption key or password.

## Steps

1. Locate a sample picture in Hidden before changing the preference.
2. Turn Show Hidden Album off in Photos settings.
3. Return to Photos and inspect Utilities. Re-enable the preference when you need to access the collection.

## Check the result

Practice turning the preference back on with a harmless sample. Keep authentication enabled too if you need an access control rather than only less-visible navigation.

## Source

[Apple: hide or delete photos](https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/delete-or-hide-photos-and-videos-iphb4defbde9/ios)

## Related guide

[How to Hide Photos on iPhone](https://statemaps.net/blog/how-to-hide-photos-iphone)

## Private photo and document storage

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