Blur Text in Image
Make text unreadable in any image with a local privacy workflow.
Session guarantee
Your image is loaded into browser memory, edited locally, and exported back to your device.
Why this feels safer
No file upload for image processing
Clear redaction modes for different privacy needs
Built to hide text, IDs, faces, and other sensitive details
Workspace
Private redaction console
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How to use
Run a clean local workflow
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Upload the image containing the text you want to blur.
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Make sure "Blur" is selected in the toolbar above the image.
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Click and drag a tight selection box around the specific text you want to hide.
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Repeat for every additional piece of text that needs to be blurred.
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Click "Export redacted PNG" to save the result with the text blurred out.
Why use this tool
Made for sensitive material
Text in images is uniquely sensitive. A single screenshot can expose login credentials, email addresses, API keys, customer names, or confidential internal data.
Blurring text precisely lets you share the rest of the image without losing context. A bug report screenshot, a design mockup, or a data dashboard can still be useful while sensitive labels and values stay hidden.
The blur effect applied by this tool is strong enough to make text unreadable. It works on printed text, handwriting, numbers, and symbols against almost any background.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I blur just one word or a specific line of text?
Yes. Drag a tight selection box around exactly the text you want to blur. The selection can be as small or large as you need.
Will the blurred text still be readable?
No. The blur is strong enough to make text unreadable. If you need even more certainty, use Black Box mode instead.
Does blurring text look natural in the image?
Yes. The blur creates a smooth, frosted-glass effect. The rest of the image stays sharp, so the result looks clean and professional.
Can I blur text in multiple locations at once?
Draw a new selection for each piece of text. Every drag adds a new blurred region and you can add as many as needed.
Does this work on screenshots from any app?
Yes. It works on screenshots from browsers, chat apps, email clients, documents, terminals, dashboards, and other applications.
Can I blur a single character or number?
Yes. You can draw a very small selection around a single digit, letter, or symbol. Zoom in first for easier precision.
Does blurring text change the file size?
The downloaded PNG may be slightly different in size from the original, but the difference is usually minimal. The image dimensions and resolution are unchanged.
Can I blur text in a PDF?
Take a screenshot of the PDF page first, then upload the screenshot here. You can also export the PDF as an image using your PDF viewer.
What if the text is very small?
Zoom into your screen before taking a screenshot if you need more precision. Alternatively, zoom the page in your browser before uploading so the text appears larger in the image.
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