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# isHidden

A Boolean value that indicates whether the user hides the asset.

```
var isHidden: Bool { get }
```

## Discussion

Hidden assets are only available in the hidden Smart Album or in user Smart Albums. To include these assets, use the [`includeHiddenAssets`](/documentation/Photos/PHFetchOptions/includeHiddenAssets) fetch option.

Beginning with iOS 16, users can require authentication to view the hidden album, and the user setting is `true` by default. When `true`, the system doesn’t return hidden assets even if the [`includeHiddenAssets`](/documentation/Photos/PHFetchOptions/includeHiddenAssets) fetch option is `true`. If you use [`PhotosPicker`](/documentation/PhotosUI/PhotosPicker), a user can choose hidden assets to provide to your app.

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