Cover names, addresses, and account numbers in any screenshot with a solid box or brush. Pick the color, opacity, and label, then download or copy the PNG. Your image stays in your browser.
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DetailsDrag and drop a screenshot or image, or paste it with Ctrl+V (⌘V on Mac)
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For names, addresses, and account numbers, use a solid fill at 100% opacity. Check the list for missed spots before you download.
Hide Names, Addresses, and Account Numbers in an Image
Screenshots of chats, order confirmations, and account pages are easy to share and easy to over-share. A single image can include your full name, home address, phone number, email, or account ID, along with details about other people.
This tool lets you cover those details before you send the image. Drag a box or paint with the brush over the text you want gone. Each area is filled with the color and opacity you choose, and you can print a short label such as “Redacted” on boxes so readers know the gap is on purpose.
The image is opened and edited in your browser, and the page does not send it to a server. That makes it suitable for screenshots you would not want to upload anywhere.
When to Black Out a Screenshot Before Sharing
Sending a screenshot to customer support
Error screens and account pages often show your name, email, or account ID. Cover them before you attach the image to a support ticket or a public help forum.
Posting an order confirmation or receipt
Shipping addresses, phone numbers, and payment details are easy to leave in the frame. Black out only what you need to, and keep the order status or price visible.
Sharing a group chat or DM
Cover other people’s names, handles, and profile photos when you ask for advice or report a problem. Adding a label like “Name” keeps the screenshot easy to follow.
Showing code, terminal output, or a dashboard
API keys, access tokens, internal URLs, and usernames in file paths can appear in a bug report screenshot. Cover them before you post it to an issue tracker or a forum.
How to Cover Up Text in an Image: 4 Steps
- Add your image: drag it in, paste it with Ctrl+V (⌘V on Mac), or choose a file.
- Pick a fill color. Keep opacity at 100% for anything sensitive.
- Choose Box or Brush, then drag over the text you want to hide. Draw slightly past its edges.
- Optional: turn on Add label to print a word like “Redacted” on each box. Check the list for missed spots, then download or copy the PNG.
Note: Use Undo last (Ctrl+Z or ⌘Z) or the ✕ in the list to fix a mistake. Nothing is uploaded.
Opacity, Image Size, and Output Format
- Use 100% opacity for anything sensitive. The slider runs from 40% to 100%, and at lower values the original shows through the fill.
- Images larger than 2,560 px on the longest side are scaled down when they load, and the download uses the reduced size.
- The result downloads as a PNG, so large images can make large files. Copy image depends on your browser’s clipboard support.
- Boxes and strokes can’t be moved or resized after you draw them. Delete one from the list and draw it again.
- Labels can be added to boxes only. Brush strokes can’t carry text.
- The download is exported from a canvas, so metadata in the original file, such as camera or location tags, is not copied into the new PNG.
Sensitive Details That Slip Into Screenshots
Check for these before you share an image.
| What to hide | Where it shows up | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Names and usernames | Chats, profiles, email headers | Cover other people’s names and profile photos too, not only your own. |
| Home address and ZIP code | Order confirmations, shipping pages | A street name or ZIP code alone can narrow down where someone lives. |
| Phone number and email | Contact forms, account settings | Even a partial number or the email domain can help identify someone. |
| Card and bank account numbers | Checkout pages, statements | Scan the whole screen for other digits, not only the number field. |
| Account IDs, API keys, tokens | Dashboards, terminals, code editors | If a key was ever visible in a shared image, replace the key as well. |
| Tabs, notifications, file paths | Browser windows, desktop screenshots | Tab titles, pop-up notifications, and folder paths with your username are easy to miss. |
Before you share, zoom in on the finished image and scan every corner, including the browser tab bar, the status bar, and any notification pop-ups.
Redaction vs. Blur vs. Pixelation: Which Hides Text Best?
How a solid fill differs from softer effects, and how to choose the right tool for the job.
Why a solid fill is the safer choice for text
Blur and pixelation transform the original pixels instead of replacing them. With a small blur radius or large text, characters can sometimes still be read or guessed.
A solid fill at 100% opacity replaces the pixels in the exported image, so the covered text is not stored underneath. For names, addresses, and account numbers, that is the safer method.
Box or brush: tips for clean coverage
The box is quick and precise for straight lines of text, such as a chat message or a form field.
The brush suits handwriting, signatures, and irregular shapes. Set the brush wider than the text and overshoot the edges, because the soft edge of a stroke can leave a faint trace if you stop right at the characters.
Add a label so the gap looks intentional
A short word such as “Redacted” or “Name” on a box tells readers the information was removed on purpose.
Labels help most in support tickets, bug reports, and posts where people need to understand what used to be there.
Redaction Mistakes That Leave Text Readable
Opacity set below 100%
A semi-transparent fill looks fine at normal size, but zooming in can show the text underneath.
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Box is slightly too small
The ends of a line, or the tails of letters like g and y, stick out past the fill.
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Brush edges leave a faint trace
A stroke has soft, rounded edges, and text at the very edge of a thin stroke can still show.
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One of several items is missed
In group chats and dashboards, a second name, a notification, or a path with your username stays visible.
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Sharing the original file by mistake
The redacted copy and the original screenshot sit next to each other, and the wrong one gets attached.
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Redaction FAQ: Privacy, Blur, and File Formats
Q.Is my screenshot uploaded to a server?
A. No. The image is opened and edited in your browser, and the page does not send it anywhere. The PNG you download is created on your device. When you close or reload the tab, the image is cleared.
Q.Is a black box safer than blur or pixelation?
A. For text you need unreadable, yes. A solid fill at 100% opacity replaces the pixels under it in the exported image, so there is nothing left underneath to recover. Blur and pixelation only change the original pixels, and weak settings can leave text that is still readable or guessable. Use blur when you care more about how the image looks than about secrecy.
Q.Should I use the box or the brush?
A. Use the box for straight areas such as a line of chat text, a form field, or a table cell. Use the brush for handwriting, signatures, stamps, or odd shapes. With the brush, make the stroke thicker than the text and draw slightly past its edges.
Q.Can I put a word like “Redacted” on top of a box?
A. Yes. Turn on Add label, type up to 12 characters or pick a preset (Name, Address, Phone, Email, Card number, SSN, Password, API key, Redacted), then draw a box. The label is centered in the box, and its color is chosen to contrast with the fill. In narrow boxes the text is squeezed to fit. Labels work with the box tool only, not the brush.
Q.How do I undo a mistake or remove one redaction?
A. Click Undo last (or press Ctrl+Z, ⌘Z on Mac) to remove the most recent one. Click the ✕ next to any item in the Your redactions list to remove just that one. Clear all returns the image to its original state. Existing boxes and strokes can't be moved or resized, so delete one and draw it again.
Q.Can I change the fill color and opacity?
A. Yes. Choose Black, White, Gray, or Red, or pick any color with the custom color picker. Opacity runs from 40% to 100%. Use 100% to fully cover text, and a lower value only when you want the background to show through.
Q.Which image formats work, and what do I get back?
A. You can open JPEG, PNG, WebP, and other image formats your browser can display. The edited image downloads as a PNG named redacted-image.png. You can also copy it to your clipboard with Copy image, though clipboard support depends on your browser.
Q.Is there an image size limit?
A. There is no fixed file-size limit in the tool, but any image larger than 2,560 px on its longest side is scaled down when it loads, and the download uses that reduced size. Very large images may be slow on older devices.
Q.Does the downloaded file keep my photo’s location or camera data?
A. The download is exported from a canvas, so metadata stored in the original file, such as camera details or GPS tags, is not copied into the new PNG. What you see on screen is what ends up in the file.
Q.Can I use it on a phone or tablet?
A. Yes, in most modern browsers. You can draw boxes or brush strokes with a finger or stylus, and the page does not scroll while you draw on the image.
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