Hide sensitive information in an image
Before you share a screenshot or photo, check whether it contains private information. Redacted helps you hide sensitive details quickly without uploading the image.
Sensitive details to look for
- Names, profile photos, handles, and avatars
- Email addresses, phone numbers, and addresses
- Receipts, invoices, totals, and payment details
- Account numbers, tokens, tracking numbers, and order IDs
- Faces, license plates, street signs, and location clues
How to hide sensitive information
- Open the image in Redacted.
- Scan the image from top to bottom.
- Add a selection over every private detail.
- Use black box for sensitive text, pixelate for faces, and blur for casual context.
- Download the cleaned image.
Do a final privacy pass
Zoom out and look for small details that are easy to miss: browser tabs, file names, status bars, map labels, timestamps, and notification previews. When you are ready to cover them, censor the image online with the mask that fits each one. The risky part of a photo is not always visible: open it in the EXIF viewer to see the GPS location, device and timestamp stored inside the file.
FAQ
Should I use blur or black box?
Use black box for information that must be fully hidden. Use blur for lower-risk details where a softer look is acceptable.
Does Redacted remove metadata?
Yes. The exported image does not keep the original metadata.
Can I hide sensitive info in multiple places?
Yes. Add as many masks as you need.