Encrypted Gallery
A gallery lock and photo vault that encrypts your photos on-device.
Hide photos and lock your gallery — for real
Encrypted Gallery is a security-first photo vault and gallery lock for Android. Import the photos and files you want to keep private, and the app encrypts them on-device and removes them from your main gallery. They're visible only inside the vault, and only after you unlock it with your fingerprint or PIN.
"Photo lock" apps that only hide files are easy to bypass. Encrypted Gallery goes further: media is genuinely encrypted, the vault re-locks itself after inactivity, and tamper detection guards against access attempts. Whether you want to hide photos from someone borrowing your phone, protect sensitive documents, or build a truly private gallery, this is the vault for it.
Key features
- On-device encryption — photos and files are encrypted, not just hidden.
- Biometric + PIN lock — open the vault with fingerprint or a PIN.
- Hide from main gallery — imported media disappears from your normal gallery.
- Inactivity auto-lock — the vault re-locks itself when you step away.
- Screenshot protection — block screenshots while viewing private media.
- Tamper detection — guards against unauthorized access attempts.
What you can protect
Why encryption beats hiding
A hidden file is still an unencrypted file — anyone with the right tool can find it. Encrypted Gallery transforms your media into encrypted data that is useless without your unlock credential, then keeps everything on your device. There's no cloud copy, no account, and no server that could leak your photos.
Frequently asked questions
How do I encrypt photos on my phone?
With Encrypted Gallery you import photos into the vault; the app encrypts them on-device so they no longer appear in your main gallery and can only be opened inside the vault after you authenticate with biometric or PIN.
What is the best gallery lock app?
The best gallery lock app encrypts your photos on-device rather than just hiding them, locks behind biometric and PIN, and never uploads your media to a server. Encrypted Gallery is built around exactly those principles.
How do I hide photos on Android?
Install Encrypted Gallery, import the photos you want to keep private, and they are removed from your main gallery and stored encrypted inside the vault. They become visible again only after you unlock the vault.
Is my photo vault uploaded to the cloud?
No. Encrypted Gallery is local-first. Your photos and files are encrypted and stored on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server unless you explicitly export it yourself.
Can someone bypass the gallery lock?
Encrypted Gallery uses biometric or PIN protection plus tamper detection and an inactivity auto-lock, so even if someone picks up your unlocked phone, the vault re-locks itself and denies access without authentication.
