Privacy
How to Blur and Redact Sensitive Information in Screenshots
Nov 28, 2025 4 min read Privacy
Why Redact Screenshots?
Screenshots often contain personal information — email addresses, names, phone numbers, financial data. When sharing screenshots in bug reports, documentation, social media, or support tickets, it's critical to redact sensitive information first.
Blur vs Redact
- Blur — Applies a Gaussian blur that obscures content while hinting at what was there. Good for faces and general areas.
- Redact — Covers content with a solid color block. Completely irreversible and more secure than blur.
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