Photok APK v3.7.0 · Latest Version for Android
Photok is a free, open-source photo vault. Hide photos and videos in an AES-256 encrypted gallery protected by a password, with no ads.
- Version
- 3.7.0
- Updated
- Oct 25, 2026
- Size
- 14 MB
- Requires
- Android 9+
- Developer
- Leon Latsch
- Category
- Security
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Package
- dev.leonlatsch.photok
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What's New in v3.7.0
- All-new setup: Getting started with Photok has never felt better. Set up your vault, protect it your way and lock away your first photos in moments
- Know your password is strong with a live strength meter and time-to-crack estimate
- Redesigned recovery phrase: View it as words or a QR code and keep it safe in your gallery, a file, your clipboard or share it
- Smoother restore with your recovery phrase
- Bug fixes and improvements
What is Photok?
Photok keeps private photos and videos out of your normal gallery. Files you import are encrypted with AES-256 and stored inside the app, where you can view them in a full gallery after entering your password. Nothing is uploaded and the code is open for anyone to check.
Key Features
- AES-256 encryption for photos and videos
- Password and optional biometric unlock
- Built-in gallery and video player
- Encrypted backups
- No ads, open source
Getting Started
Choose a strong password you will not forget: there is no way to recover it. After importing, delete the originals from your gallery and make an encrypted backup regularly.
Open Source and Privacy
Photok is developed in the open by Leon Latsch and released under the Apache-2.0 license. The code is hosted at github.com/leonlatsch/Photok, so anyone can check what the app does. The version on this page has no ads or tracking libraries flagged by F-Droid.
How to Install Photok APK
- Tap Download and get the Photok v3.7.0 APK (14 MB).
- Optional: compare the file’s SHA-256 checksum with the one on the download page.
- Open the file and allow your browser or file manager to install unknown apps if asked.
- Tap Install. Updates from the same source install over this one and keep your data, because they are signed with the same key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Photok free?
Yes. Photok is free and open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license. It has no ads and no paid version is required to use it.
Is this Photok APK safe?
The APK on this page is the original file published in the F-Droid repository, unmodified. Its SHA-256 checksum is listed on the download page so you can verify it, and the full source code is public.
What Android version does Photok need?
Photok v3.7.0 requires Android 9 or newer.
Where can I find the source code of Photok?
The source code is available at https://github.com/leonlatsch/Photok. You can read it, report issues or contribute there.
