4 More iPhoto Tips

Written By Jaime Huffman

Here are four more ways to get more out of the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Each one takes less than a minute to try.

COPY TEXT FROM A PHOTO: Apple calls this Live Text.

  • Take a picture of a sign, a business card, or a label.

  • Open the photo, then touch and hold on the words.

  • Select the text and copy it, or tap a phone number to call it.

CLEAR OUT DUPLICATES: Photos can find duplicate pictures for you.

  • Open the Photos app and scroll down to Utilities.

  • Tap Duplicates.

  • Tap Merge to keep the best copy.

If you do not see Duplicates, your library does not have any, or your device is still checking.

HIDE A PHOTO: Some pictures should not appear when you hand someone your phone, such as a photo of an ID card or a surprise gift.

  • Open the photo.

  • Tap the More button (the three dots).

  • Choose Hide.

Hidden photos move to the Hidden album, which stays locked until you unlock it with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.

FIX THE DATE OR LOCATION: Scanned photos and pictures sent by others often show the wrong date.

  • Open the photo and swipe up, or tap the info button.

  • Tap Adjust.

  • Correct the date, time, or location.

Try one of these today. Your future self will thank you!

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Updated October 2026. Menus can move slightly with each Apple software update.

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Jaime Huffman

Jaime Huffman, MPH, EdS, is a seasoned health and wellness professional with over 25 years of leadership experience in hospitality, education, and health care.

Jaime is passionate about education and using technology to form habits and live healthier lives. She started this website to share with you and create a community.

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