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Redact a screenshot

Cover private details before sharing a screenshot.

Or drop files here. JPG, PNG or WebP.

Up to 20 files, 25 MB each, 75 MB total. PDF: 50 source pages. OCR: 20 selected pages. PDF redaction: 10 source pages.

    Output settings

    Use file page numbers, starting at 1.

    80%

    1 KB = 1,000 bytes. A very small target may be impossible.

    Rectangle as percentages

    Crop keeps the rectangle. Redaction covers it with solid black.

    The tool will create a new copy. Your original stays unchanged.

    Files stay in this browser. No account required. Processing details.

    Choose files to begin.

    How to use this tool

    1. Choose a screenshot or supported image and inspect the preview.
    2. Drag over sensitive areas or add rectangles using percentage coordinates.
    3. Export, reopen and check the new PNG before sharing it.

    When it helps

    Support screenshots can expose email addresses, tokens, account numbers or other private information. This tool paints opaque black rectangles into a fresh image, so the selected original pixels are not retained in the exported image. It uses solid coverage instead of blur, because blur can leave clues about the hidden content. The original stays on your device and is not overwritten.

    A practical example

    Before sending a support screenshot, cover the email address and access token, then inspect the downloaded image at full size.

    Before you share the result

    Nothing is detected automatically. Check the whole screenshot, including notifications, tabs, address bars and repeated details. Rectangles only cover the regions you mark. A newly encoded PNG is produced without deliberately copying the original metadata; visible identifying details still require your attention.

    Keep a separate copy of the source file. Check the downloaded result in the application your recipient will use, especially page order, small text and important numbers. Conversion is not a guarantee that a portal will accept a document.

    Questions about redact a screenshot

    Does undo restore pixels in the downloaded file?

    No. Undo only edits your current working selection; the exported file contains the covered pixels.

    Will the tool find secrets for me?

    No. It is a manual redaction tool and requires a careful review.

    Are my files sent to your server?

    The processing code runs in this browser. Input files and generated results are not uploaded by the tool. Visiting the page still makes ordinary requests for site assets, and the hosting server may record those requests. Read the tool privacy explanation.

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