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How to Hide Photos on Your iPad

The iPad hides photos the same way the iPhone does. Here is how, and what to know about syncing across your devices.

How to hide a photo on iPad

Open Photos and tap the photo or video.
Tap More (•••), then Hide, and confirm.
It moves to the Hidden album (Albums → Utilities → Hidden), locked with Face ID or Touch ID on iPadOS 16+.

It syncs with your iPhone

If you use iCloud Photos, your iPad and iPhone share one library, so hiding a photo on your iPad hides it on your iPhone too, and vice versa. That is usually what you want. If you would rather they were not linked, that is a sign your photos live in iCloud, where hiding always syncs.

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FAQ

Is hiding photos on iPad the same as iPhone?

Yes, the steps are identical, and the Hidden album is locked with Face ID or Touch ID on iPadOS 16+.

If I hide on iPad, does it hide on iPhone?

Yes, if iCloud Photos is on. Your iPad and iPhone share one library.

How do I unhide on iPad?

Open Albums → Utilities → Hidden, select the photo, then ••• → Unhide.