iOS 17: How to control which apps can access your photos

In iOS 17, Apple has more control over what apps can see in photos. Read on to learn how to manage app access by app.

In iOS, Apple's in-app photo picker lets you share specific photos with an app while the rest of your photo library remains private. Apps must request access to your entire photo library, and you can optionally grant the app the following access:

• • Restricted Access – The app can only see the images you can select, You can view selected images at any time in the app or by going to Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos.

• Full Access – The app can view all images and videos in your photo library, and your device will tell you exactly how many photos and videos you have been granted access to.
• None – No access to the photo gallery at all.
• Add photos only – The app can add images to the gallery, but not view them. This setting is app dependent and may not be available for all apps.

In iOS 17, Apple has made it easier to manage app access to photos by adding a settings menu where you can adjust each app's permissions. Here's how to access and manage individual apps.

1. Open the "Settings" app.
2. Tap "Privacy & Security".
3. Tap Photo.
   
4. Tap the app you want to change access permissions for.
5. From "None", "Add photos only" (if applicable), "RestrictedAccess" and " Select "Full Access".
   

That’s all. When you download a new app that wants to access your photo library, you'll be prompted to choose from the same three options, and the app will be added to the same Photos list in Settings for future use. Change access at any time.

Your iPhone will also periodically remind you about apps that have access to your full photo library and provide the option to change access to limited.

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