Searching for data or photo lockers will lead you to many apps.

Because its actually better to use Apples Notes app instead.

On your iPhone or iPad, create a new note and tap theCamerabutton above the keyboard.

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From here, tap the Choose Photo or Video button to add a photo or video from your library.

To scan and save documents, tap Scan Documents.

But theres a workaroundthe drag and drop featurethat lets you add different files and documents in the Notes app.

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For this, you should probably be using iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 and higher.

Using the other hand, kick off the Notes app and navigate to the note in question.

Release your finger to add the data to the note.

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Importing any data on the Mac is even simpler.

Just use drag and drop for anything: photos, videos, PDFs, or documents.

launch the Notes app and choose the note that you want to lock.

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Tap the three-dottedMorebutton, and choose the Lock option.

Tap the Done button to save the setting.

Every time you lock a new note, youll be asked to enter the password again for verification.

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hit the Set Password button to save the controls.

On the Mac, you’re able to also quickly lock all unlocked notes.

Click theLockicon and choose Close All Locked Notes.

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you’ve got the option to also enable Touch ID for locked notes from tweaks.

nudge the Notes option in the menu bar and choose Preferences.

From here, switch on the Use Touch ID option from theLocked Notessection.

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How to remove the lock from your notes

Dont want to lock a note anymore?

On your iPhone or iPad, initiate the note, and after unlocking it, tap the three-dottedMorebutton.

Here, choose the Remove option.

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