Device-based scanning
Reads camera metadata from every photo and video to determine which device took it. Choose which devices to keep — any make or model.
MyOriginals
Your photos, front and center. Hide the clutter in your library — without deleting a thing.
Your photos, your rules
MyOriginals reads camera metadata to sort your photos by device — so you can review what stays visible and what gets hidden.
Never deletes
Photos are moved to the built-in Hidden album, not deleted. A photo in your Vacation album won't be visible there while hidden, but it still belongs to that album. Unhide it anytime from the app or the Photos app and it comes right back.
Completely private
Zero data collection. No network connections, no analytics, no tracking, no telemetry. Everything stays on your device.
Review before acting
Preview scan results before hiding anything. Cancel a scan at any time and keep partial results. Undo a hide immediately after.
Features
Built for your photo library
Everything you need to keep your library clean and focused on the photos that matter.
Any device, any camera
Works with any make or model — iPhone, Canon, GoPro, iPad, and more. Auto-detects your current device on first launch.
Dry-run preview
See thumbnail previews, keep/hide counts, and discovered devices before you commit. Add devices on-the-fly from scan results.
Undo & unhide
Instantly undo your last hide, browse recently hidden items, or unhide everything at once. Nothing is ever permanent.
Operation log
Every scan, hide, and unhide is recorded so you can review what happened and when. Keeps your last 100 operations.
Zero data collection
MyOriginals is built with Apple frameworks only — no third-party SDKs, no servers, no accounts. Your photos and metadata never leave your device.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Does MyOriginals delete my photos?
- No. MyOriginals only hides photos by moving them to the built-in Hidden album. Nothing is ever deleted. A photo in your Vacation album won't be visible there while hidden, but it still belongs to that album. Unhide it anytime and it comes right back.
- What is the Hidden album?
- An iOS feature. Hidden items stay in your library but don't show in the main Photos tab. You can view or unhide them in the Photos app or in MyOriginals.
- How does the scan work?
- MyOriginals reads camera information (make and model) from each photo or video. It keeps items from your chosen devices and marks the rest to hide. You review everything in a preview before confirming.
- What if a photo has no camera info?
- Photos or videos with no EXIF camera data are marked to hide, since the app can't confirm they're from your devices. You can always review and unhide them.
- Can I undo after hiding?
- Yes. Right after a hide you'll see an Undo option. You can also open Recently Hidden to unhide by batch, or use Unhide Everything from the main screen.
- Does MyOriginals collect any data?
- No. The app has zero network connections, no analytics, no tracking, and no telemetry. Everything is processed and stored locally on your device.
Availability
Coming soon to the App Store
Drop us a line and we’ll let you know when it launches.