How to Hide Photos and Videos on Your Devices

It is true that nowadays we communicate more with images than with words. The arrival of powerful cameras on mobile devices and communication through social networks have made photos and video clips the most used method to share moments with our loved ones. But having so many personal photos and videos on our devices means that if that device falls into malicious hands, our privacy could be at risk. That's why we'll teach you the simplest ways to hide your multimedia content on your devices.

Hiding Photos and Videos on Windows

Step One

The first thing you need to do is save the photos and videos you want to hide in a specific folder.

Step Two

Now, with the right mouse button, click on the folder and select the "Properties" option. At this point a window will open and in the attributes, you have to check the "Hidden" option. This way a new dialog box will open that you will have to accept. The folder will be hidden!

Step Three

So that you can see the hidden files: In the top panel of the folder, you will need to click on the "View" tab and check the "Hidden items" checkbox.

Hiding Photos and Videos on Android

Step One

The method we are going to show you comes built into the operating system and on latest-generation phones (Samsung, LG, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc.). First we have to go to "Settings", "Privacy and Security" and select "Private Mode". There we choose: "Pattern", "PIN" or "Password with Fingerprints".

Step Two

Then we tap on the photos and videos we want to hide on the device. All that remains is to tap the "More" button (located at the top right) to choose the "Move to Private" option. Your photos are now hidden!

Simple and easy. It is not the best alternative to protect your privacy, but it is something that many forget to do to add a layer of security.