Blur text in an image
Text in your image is read automatically, so you can blur names, numbers and addresses in a click. Works on photos, scans and screenshots.
Drop files here
or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V
PNG, JPG, WebP PDF up to 50 pagesMax 25 MB eachUp to 20 files at once
Processed on your device. Your file is never uploaded.Prove it
How to blur text in a picture
- Drop the image above. Its text is read on your device, even if the photo is sideways or upside down.
- Sensitive text is highlighted. Accept what should be blurred.
- Use Find and redact to blur every occurrence of a word.
- Download the result.
A word of caution about blurring text
Blur works well for longer text, but short structured text (an account number, a PIN, a phone number) can sometimes be reconstructed from a light blur, because there are only so many possibilities. For those, use Pixelate at a high strength or, safest of all, Solid. The editor reminds you when blur covers text.
Reads text in photos, too
On-device text recognition reads printed text in photos and scans, works out the page orientation, and places each box over the right words.
Private by design
Your file is opened, read and exported inside your browser tab. It is never uploaded, so nobody (including us) can see it.
Questions
Does it work on handwriting?
Not reliably. Text recognition is built for printed text. Draw a box over handwritten details instead.
Is blurred text safe?
For long text, generally yes. For short numbers, choose Solid: it can't be reversed.