How to Password Protect Pictures on Windows 10

How to Password Protect Pictures on Windows 10

In today’s digital age, privacy and security are more important than ever. With cyber threats on the rise, it is crucial to safeguard your personal data, including your pictures, on your Windows 10 computer. One effective way to protect your pictures is by password-protecting them.

Steps to Password Protect Pictures on Windows 10:

1. Locate the folder where your pictures are stored.
2. Select the pictures you want to protect.
3. Right-click on the selected pictures and choose the option to 'Send to' > 'Compressed (zipped) folder.'
4. Once the zipped folder is created, double-click on it.
5. Click on the 'File' menu at the top, then select 'Add a password'.
6. Enter and confirm the password you want to use to protect the pictures.
7. Click 'Encrypt' to apply the password protection to the zipped folder.
8. You can now delete the original pictures and keep only the password-protected zipped folder.

By following these steps, you can keep your pictures safe from unauthorized access. Remember to use a strong and unique password to enhance the security of your protected pictures.