How to hide images on iPhone | How to use the standard app to black out faces and text in photos

If you want to hide images on your iPhone, you can easily use markup that can be used from the standard "Photos" app. You can cover faces, letters, license plates, addresses, etc. with opaque shapes without having to install a special mosaic app. Before sending the image in a hurry, it is important to check the destination where the edited image will be saved.

Steps to hide images in iPhone Photos app

1. Open the image you want to edit in the Photos app and tap Edit.

2. Open Markup. If you can't find it, check the edit menu or the pen tip icon.

3. Select a rectangle from Add Shapes and place it over the letter or number you want to hide.

4. Make the fill opaque and erase the border if you don't need it.

5. If you want to hide your face, place a circle or rounded shape slightly larger than your face, or fill it in with a thick pen.

6. Once done, reopen the image and check if the object is showing through.

What should you use to hide the face in an image on your iPhone?

If you only want to cover the eyes and mouth in a fashionable way, you can use a stamp or handwriting. However, if you do not want your identity to be identified, just a part of your face may not be enough. Review the outline, hairstyle, background, name tag on clothing, etc. For privacy purposes, prefer opaque covers over decorative ones.

Don't mistake it for the original image after editing

On iPhone, edits may be saved in a format that allows you to undo them. To avoid reselecting the original image on the sharing screen, we recommend duplicating the edited photo and placing it in the "Shared" album. Be careful with photo apps where you can't see file names, as it's easy to confuse the same photos side by side.

What to check after using How to hide images on iPhone

The main risk is leaving a small edge of text, a number, or a code visible after editing. When using How to hide images on iPhone, make the edited area slightly larger than the target and open the exported file once before posting.

When using How to hide images on iPhone, treat visual softening and redaction as separate jobs. For How to hide images on iPhone, blur or mosaic can reduce detail, but sensitive text and codes are easier to check with an opaque cover.

Frequently asked questions

Can I create a mosaic using the iPhone's standard photo app?

The standard feature is suitable for covering shapes and handwriting. If you want to make your face look like a mosaic, you may use another image processing app or browser tool.

Can I restore photos after hiding them on my iPhone?

Edits in the photo app may be reversible. If you want to share images that hide personal information, we recommend saving the edited version as a copy and clearly separating the images you want to share.