Black out text in image online
Cover text with a solid black box before sharing an image. This is the classic redaction style and the best choice when the hidden information must not remain readable.
What to black out
- Names, signatures, phone numbers, and email addresses
- Passwords, tokens, and account IDs
- Payment details and bank information
- Addresses and shipping labels
- Private messages or document excerpts
How to black out text
- Open your image in Redacted.
- Drag over the text you want to hide.
- Choose the black box mask.
- Adjust the box so it covers the full line.
- Download the redacted image.
Why black boxes are stronger than blur
Blur and pixelation can be acceptable for casual screenshots, but a solid cover removes the visible detail from the exported image. Use black boxes for sensitive text, IDs, legal details, or financial information.
Black bars for documents and chat
If you need a black bar as a file rather than an edit, download a ready-made black bar PNG to drop into slides, PDFs, and documents. And to censor words inside a message instead of an image, the redacted text generator turns any text into █████ bars you can copy and paste.
FAQ
Can I use black boxes on a screenshot?
Yes. Paste or upload the screenshot, then place black boxes over each private area.
Can I make the box round?
Yes. Redacted supports square and round selections.
Will the exported image keep GPS metadata?
No. Redacted strips metadata from the exported image.