Censor image online free

Use Redacted to censor part of an image or photo before posting, sending, or publishing it. Cover anything private with a solid box, blur, pixelation, or an emoji. It is free, runs in your browser, and adds no watermark.

Common reasons to censor an image

• Hide a person’s face in a group photo.
• Cover usernames, handles, or profile photos in screenshots.
• Remove addresses, tracking numbers, or payment details.
• Hide license plates, signs, or location clues.
• Black out names in documents, receipts, and tickets.

How to censor an image

1. Open the image in Redacted.
2. Select the part you want to censor.
3. Pick a mask: black box, pixelate, blur, or emoji.
4. Repeat for any other sensitive parts.
5. Download the censored copy.

Pick a censor style

Black box

The strongest option. The selected pixels are replaced with solid black in the exported file, so there is nothing left to sharpen or enhance. Use it for text, IDs, payment details, and anything that must stay hidden. See black out text in an image for a focused guide.

Pixelate

The classic mosaic look. Good for faces and casual screenshots where you want the image to stay natural. Make the blocks coarse for anything sensitive. There is a dedicated image pixelator page with tips.

Blur

The softest look. Fine for low-stakes sharing, but light blur over readable text can sometimes be reconstructed, so turn the strength up or switch to a black box when the detail matters. The comparison in blur vs black box explains when each is safe.

Emoji

Covers a face or object with an emoji on top of a solid backing. A friendly option for social photos where the tone can stay light.

Censor a face in a photo

Use a round selection so the cover follows the head, or click Detect faces and let the on-device AI find every face for you. For a friendly look on social photos, the emoji mask works well; for real anonymity, use pixelation or a black box, and cover a little more than the face itself. There is a dedicated guide to blurring a face in a photo.

Censor text, names, and usernames

Screenshots of chats, emails, and feeds are the most common thing people censor. Drag a box over each name, handle, avatar, and timestamp that could identify someone. Solid boxes are best for text; if you prefer a softer look, see blur text in an image. For a whole thread, it is often faster to censor the sender column once with one tall box.

Censor a photo on your phone

Redacted works in mobile browsers with no app to install. Open the site, tap to choose a photo (or paste one), tap to place a selection, and download the result. There are step-by-step guides for iPhone and Android.

An online censor tool that never sees your image

Everything happens locally in your browser. The photo is not uploaded, there is no account, and no server ever processes your image. The exported copy also strips metadata such as GPS location, camera model, and capture time. Once the page has loaded, censoring even works offline.

FAQ

Is this free?

Yes. Censoring images with Redacted is free, with no account, no signup, and no watermark on the result.

Do I need to install a censor app?

No. Redacted runs in your browser on desktop and mobile, so there is nothing to install. A Mac app is available if you prefer one.

Does Redacted upload my image?

No. The image is processed locally in your browser.

Can I censor a screenshot?

Yes. You can paste a screenshot directly into Redacted, censor it, then download or copy the result.

Can I use a circle instead of a rectangle?

Yes. Use a round selection for faces or circular details.

Can the censored part be recovered?

Not from the exported image. The masks are rendered into the pixels of the new file, and the original stays untouched on your device.