How do I move photos from the regular gallery into a private vault?
If a photo already exists in the iPhone photo library, you can select it and add it to PrivateProScanner Photo Vault.
After import, the image appears in the dedicated Photo Vault section and is kept in the app’s local protected storage.
The original photo in Apple Photos is not automatically deleted.
That is intentional. Automatic deletion could cause data loss if a user imported the wrong image or misunderstood the action.
If your goal is to keep the image only inside PrivateProScanner, first make sure the vault copy opens correctly.
You can then delete the original from Apple Photos yourself and, if necessary, clear it from the Recently Deleted album.
This workflow is useful for document photos, personal images, and material you do not want mixed into the ordinary camera roll.
The key principle is control: PrivateProScanner creates the protected copy, while the decision to remove the original remains with you.
Download PrivateProScanner on your iPhone or iPad — a modern scanner built with privacy in mind.
Scan documents, create PDFs, keep important files and private photos locally, and use additional protection layers including AES-256, Face ID / Touch ID, and PIN controls.
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