How to Hide Screenshots from iPhone Photos App

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Written By Larious

Larious is the Executive Editor of LowkeyTech. He is a tech enthusiast and a content writer. 

 

 

 

 

Last Updated on July 24, 2024 by Larious

The Photos app for iPhone greatly organizes all types of photos in albums. But, still, the main feed shows all the photos you have saved on your iPhone.

Those who use their iPhones for work may find the Photos app’s main screen filled with screenshots. While deleting the screenshots to reduce the mess is still a great option, sometimes it’s not feasible.

At times, you may want to hide screenshots from appearing in your Photos Library instead of deleting them. If you do so, your Photos Library will be free from screenshot clutter.

Can You Hide Screenshots from the Photo Gallery on iPhone?

The ability to hide screenshots on the iPhone Photo Gallery is available only on iOS 18. This means you will have to install either iOS 18 Developer Beta or iOS 18 Public Beta to enjoy the feature.

We have already shared a detailed guide on how to download and install iOS 18 Public Beta on your iPhone. Follow that guide to install the latest iOS 18 update on your iPhone and then hide screenshots from the Photo Library with a single tap.

How to Hide Screenshots from Photos Library on iPhone?

Once you have downloaded & installed the iOS 18 Public beta, you can hide only the screenshots from appearing in your Photos Library. Here’s what you need to do.

1. With iOS 18 installed, launch the Photos app on your iPhone.

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2. When the Photos app opens, you will find all photos stored on your iPhone. The main screen of the Photos app is usually a mess, with every type of photo, such as screenshots, camera clicks, downloaded images, etc., all appearing in a single place.

3. At the bottom of the screen, you will find a new Filter icon. Tap on it.

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4. On the list of options that appears, expand the View Options.

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5. On the expanded menu options, uncheck the Show Screenshots option.

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6. This will hide all screenshots stored on the Photos app for iPhone.

7. To bring back the screenshots, tap on the filter icon, select View Options, and check Show Screenshots.

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The ability to hide screenshots from the iPhone Photos Gallery is indeed a great feature, especially for those whose gallery is loaded with screenshots.

This guide explains how to hide screenshots from the iPhone Photos Gallery. Let us know if you need more help on this topic in the comments. Also, if you find this guide helpful, don’t forget to share it with your friends.

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