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oniigbi
User level: Level 1 (12 points)

Unintended photos appear when sending a single photo from Photo Library

When I attach and send any photo from my library or collections, it also end up having many little pictures at the bottom of the main photo. The little pictures at the bottom were not intended for the eyes of the receiver, which is a breach of my privacy. So how do I ensure that the receiver only gets the single intended photo when attached and sent from my library or collection?

Posted on Sep 30, 2026 11:27 PM

6 replies

léonie
User level: Level 10 (205,585 points)

Oct 1, 2026 12:28 AM in response to oniigbi

The other little pictures may be a part of the screenshot.

You may want to open the photos you are sending in "Edit" mode and crop them, so only the photo part of the screenshot is shown.


For example, I took a screenshot of a photo taken in a museum:


Or tap the photo before taking the screenshot, so the filmstrip with the icons of other photos will not be incuded.


léonie
User level: Level 10 (205,585 points)

Sep 30, 2026 11:51 PM in response to oniigbi

How are you selecting the photo you are sharing? On which device are you viewing the photos? Which system version?


Could it be, that you are sending a screenshot? A screenshot may include the filmstrip with the icons of other photos in the same album.


oniigbi Author
User level: Level 1 (12 points)

Oct 1, 2026 12:11 AM in response to léonie

Thanks Leonie. My device is iPhone 17 pro max. System version is IOS 27. Pictures are usually selected from my photo library and collections , which are then attached to the messages and texts sent. The pictures generally constitute screenshots and other photos saved in photo app.


The problem is that other little pictures tag along at the bottom of the intended photo sent. This is a breach of my privacy and very embarrassing pictures tag along sometimes.

oniigbi Author
User level: Level 1 (12 points)

Oct 1, 2026 1:10 AM in response to oniigbi

Many thanks Leonie, you truly comprehended the problem I presented. From all indications I have every belief the solutions you suggested will do the trick, based on the example you provided.


Many thanks again for taking the time to share.

oniigbi Author
User level: Level 1 (12 points)

Oct 1, 2026 1:14 AM in response to oniigbi

Thank you, much appreciated.

Richard.Taylor
User level: Level 7 (25,466 points)

Oct 1, 2026 7:23 AM in response to léonie

léonie!



Just…WOW!

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256368316