Send photos that aren't meant to stay in the chat
Disappearing photos are images shared in a private conversation that clear themselves after being viewed, rather than remaining in the thread.
What disappearing photos are
A disappearing photo is meant to be seen in the moment. Once it has been opened, or after a short window, it leaves the conversation, so your chats don't accumulate a growing gallery of everything you have ever shared. It is
ephemeral messaging applied to images.
Disappearing photos vs normal photo sharing
When you send a photo the usual way, it tends to live in the thread and often lands in the other person's camera roll. A disappearing photo changes that default: it is shown, then cleared from the chat, unless someone deliberately keeps a copy.
The limits, honestly
Clearing a photo from the app is not the same as making it impossible to keep. The person viewing it can screenshot or photograph the screen with another device. Disappearing photos reduce what stays by default. They don't control what someone chooses to capture.
How Gonchat handles photos
Frequently asked questions
What are disappearing photos?
Disappearing photos are images shared in a chat that clear themselves after they are viewed or after a set time, instead of staying in the conversation.
Can the other person save a disappearing photo?
Possibly. They can take a screenshot or photograph the screen with another device. Disappearing photos limit what is kept in the app; they cannot prevent someone from capturing what they can see.
How is this different from sending a normal photo?
A normal photo tends to stay in the thread and often in the recipient’s gallery. A disappearing photo is meant to be seen in the moment and then leave the conversation.