Gallery

What Gallery does

Gallery is a photography app for browsing, sorting, editing and protecting photos and videos on an Android device. It suits people who want more control than a basic image viewer provides, especially users who prefer to keep everyday media tools together in one place.

The app groups local images and videos into a gallery with grid or list views. Media can be arranged by details such as name, date or file path, making it easier to find older files. It also includes a built-in video player for watching supported high-definition videos without switching to another app.

Editing and file management

Gallery provides practical editing tools rather than a full professional editing suite. You can crop images, apply filters and make adjustments with a brush tool. A recycle bin gives deleted photos and videos a temporary holding area, so items can be restored or removed permanently instead of disappearing immediately.

The app also includes a status-saving function for WhatsApp content. This is aimed at users who want to keep selected status images or videos with the rest of their local media.

Privacy-focused features

A private vault can hide selected photos and videos behind a PIN or password. The app is described as working offline, which may appeal to people who want to browse and manage personal media without relying on an online account or cloud service. Android 11 and later may require broad file access for an app that manages media across device storage, so this is worth considering when reviewing its permissions.

At a glance

• Developer: Gallery Pro – Vault and Photo Lock
• Category: Photography
• Rating: 4.6 from 44,865 reviews
• Installs: 1,000,000+

Gallery is a practical fit for users seeking a local photo viewer with basic editing, deleted-file recovery, video playback and a password-protected space for private media.