Keep the originals. Free the space.

Three steps. No filing system to learn.

1. 01

   Pick what to vault

   Select photos and videos from your library: single items, whole albums, or filtered batches. HEVCut pulls the original from your Photo Library if it isn't already on-device.

2. 02

   Send to your private vault

   Files transfer to your private vault tied to your Apple ID. No HEVCut server in the loop. A progress sheet shows the queue and lets you cancel anytime.

3. 03

   Compress or delete the library copy

   Now safely backed up, the original in Photos can be compressed or deleted. Need the full-quality version back later? Open the Vault, tap Restore.

Common questions.

Who can access my Vault?

Only you. The Vault is tied to your Apple ID, end-to-end private, and HEVCut runs no server that holds your media. There's a visible quota indicator inside the app.

Will vaulted items show up in Photos, Memories, or shared albums?

No. Once an item is in the Vault, it's outside the Photos library. It doesn't appear in shared albums, Memories, or AirDrop suggestions. Restoring it brings it back into Photos.

What happens if I delete HEVCut?

Vault data is preserved against your Apple ID. Reinstall HEVCut, sign in with the same Apple ID, and your Vault contents come right back.

Can someone with my phone see what's in the Vault?

Only someone who can unlock your phone and open HEVCut. The Vault is hidden from the Photos app and from any other app that reads the photo library. For an extra layer, use iOS Screen Time app limits on HEVCut itself.

Are files compressed when they go into the Vault?

No. The Vault stores the untouched original so restoring it gives you the full-quality file back. Compression happens on the library copy (or not at all), independent of what's in the Vault.

Can I access Vault originals from a Mac or another device?

Yes. Install HEVCut on any device signed into the same Apple ID and the Vault contents are available there too. Restored items land in that device's Photos library.