A Step by Step Guide on How to Add Photos to Hidden Folder

In a world where our digital footprint is as important as our physical presence, managing the privacy of personal photos is more than a necessity—it's an art. This guide will walk you through the steps of adding photos or files to the hidden folder and explore why sometimes, hiding isn't enough. We'll introduce a fortified solution, Slik Safe, that offers end-to-end encryption (E2EE) and biometric locks, ensuring that your memories are safeguarded under an impenetrable digital fortress.

Dec 22, 2023

iOS Method: How to Add Photos to Hidden Albums on Your iPhone

The Hidden album on your iPhone is a feature designed to keep your personal photos away from prying eyes. Here's how to add photos to it:

Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
Select the photos you want to hide.
Tap the 'Share' button (a box with an arrow coming out of it).
Scroll down and tap 'Hide'.
Confirm by tapping 'Hide Photo'.

These photos will now move to the Hidden album and won't appear in your main library. However, remember that this feature only hides the photos from your main album; it doesn't encrypt them or lock them behind a password or biometric authentication.

Windows Method: Hiding A File or Folder

To hide images in Windows, follow these steps:

First, prepare the file or folder where you want your images hidden.
Right-click the file or folder then select 'Properties'.
Under the 'General' tab, check the 'Hidden' option.
Click 'Apply' then 'OK'.

Remember, to view this hidden file or folder you need to show hidden items. Here is how to do it:

Open File Explorer and select the 'View' tab.
Check the 'Hidden items' checkbox.

Now, you can hide and view hidden files or folders in Windows effortlessly.

Mac Method: Creating A Hidden Folder

For Mac users, you can create a hidden folder using Terminal with these steps:

Open Terminal.
Type "mkdir .hiddenfolder" and hit Return (replace 'hiddenfolder' with your folder name).
Move or save images in this folder.

To view this folder:

Open Terminal.
Type "defaults write com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE;killall Finder".

While hiding files and folders can add a layer of security, it's still relatively easy to uncover them. That's where file encryption tools like Slik Safe come in.

The Necessity of Hidden Photos

Why go through the trouble of hiding photos? Our digital albums are full of moments that are precious, personal, and sometimes sensitive. These might be:

Intimate moments with your significant other.
Baby's first steps or innocent giggles.
Family gatherings and candid smiles.
First few dates with your partner, filled with love and laughter.
Memories that are bittersweet, which you want to keep but not revisit frequently.

These memories are personal treasures, and their privacy is non-negotiable. But is hiding enough?

Beyond Hiding - The Need for Robust Photo Security

Hiding photos is a step in securing them, but for ultimate privacy, you need a solution like Slik Safe. With Slik Safe, your photos are not just hidden; they are encrypted end-to-end and locked away from everyone except you. Here's what makes Slik Safe stand out:

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE): Your photos are encrypted in a way that makes them accessible only to you. The key is under your control, and no one else can decrypt these photos.
Biometric Face Lock: Leveraging the security features of your iPhone, Slik Safe ensures that only your face can grant access to these hidden treasures.
Secret Phrase Builder: Add an extra layer of security. Even if someone bypasses the biometric lock, the secret encryption phrase stands guard.

Encryption with Slik Safe

Slik Safe is an advanced tool designed to safeguard your data. It not only adds an extra layer of security but also comes with potent features to protect your images.

Slik Safe encrypts your content, making it unreadable to those without the right credentials. Even if someone finds your hidden files, they won’t be able to access the images without the correct password.

Here are a few exceptional features of Slik Safe:

Cloud Sync: Your encrypted files from Slik Safe can be stored and synced across multiple devices. This ensures that even if your device is compromised, your data remains safe in the cloud.
Security Keys: They provide an additional level of security. Without the key, the files cannot be opened – even if the hacker has your password.
No Backdoors: Since all your files are encrypted on your device, there is no way for us at Slik Safe to access them ever. Even if we wanted, we could never access them.

In a world where cyberattacks are increasingly prevalent, data encryption tools like Slik Safe are becoming more important. They're an effective way to secure photos, keeping your data hidden and safe - even in the event of a breach.

According to a Global Cybersecurity Index report, only about half of all countries possess some level of cybersecurity expertise while the other half are significantly lagging. This highlights the increasing importance of tools such as Slik Safe in personal and business data security.

In our journey towards digital security, it's crucial to ensure that our private moments remain just that – private. While the 'Hidden' album on your iPhone is a good start, embracing robust solutions like Slik Safe provides the peace of mind we all seek. Master the art of secrecy by using tricks like file hiding and password protection or delve into the world of file encryption with Slik Safe. Managing your digital footprint carefully ensures your information doesn't fall into the wrong hands.