Google Photos’ locked folder feature now comes on iPhones, web

Google Photos is bringing its Locked Folder feature to iPhones and the web, giving users a “password-protected space” to store sensitive photos and videos. The feature, which was first released for Android devices in May 2021, allows users to create a separate folder for their most private images and videos. These files are hidden from the main Google Photos interface and can only be accessed when you sign in to Google Photos and open Locked Folder with your device’s passcode.

“we’re starting to roll out the option to back up your Locked Folder so you can access those photos and videos with your passcode on any of your devices. Plus, you’ll now be able to set up and access Locked Folder on iOS devices and the web,” Google wrote in a blog post. The Locked Folder feature is rolling out to iPhones and the web now.