Redact screenshots online.
Black out private text, addresses and account details with opaque pixel replacement. Apply your redactions and export a flattened image without uploading it. Free, with no signup.
No account needed · Images stay on your device
Prepare your screenshot
Crop, resize, permanently redact and annotate images on your device. Download or copy a flattened PNG, JPEG or WebP when you finish editing.
Draw opaque regions over every private detail, then apply redactions. Review the whole image. Your original stays available for undo during editing.
Redaction that means redaction.
The editor replaces concealed source pixels before scaling and flattens redactions into the result. The original stays separate for undo during editing.
Paste or choose an image
Bring in a screenshot from your device or clipboard. Editing takes place on your device.
Cover sensitive regions
Mark addresses, IDs or other private areas with an opaque redaction shape.
Review your redactions
Apply your regions and review what remains visible. Download PNG, JPEG or WebP, or copy the finished image where supported.
Why we prioritise solid coverage
Blur is useful when you want to soften a background. But blurring text can leave patterns or shapes that reveal more than you intended. A fully opaque region is a clearer choice when a detail must not appear in the shared screenshot.
Even strong redaction cannot protect information you leave uncovered—such as a username in another corner, a notification, or a recognisable profile picture. Always review the entire image.
Understand blur vs. redactionFrequently asked questions
How do I black out text in a screenshot?
Choose or paste a PNG, JPEG or WebP, select Redact and cover the complete text area. Apply all redactions, review the whole image, then download or copy the flattened result. Leave enough coverage around every character.
Can someone remove the black box from the exported image?
Applied redactions replace the covered pixels before export, rather than adding a removable editing layer. The exported file does not contain those original covered pixels. The editor keeps its original in session memory for undo; share the exported result, and review any identifying details outside the covered areas.
Is blurring text the same as permanent redaction?
No. Blur and pixelation can retain clues about the original content. Use opaque pixel replacement for details that must be concealed. Highlights and annotation rectangles are not redaction tools.
Does my screenshot leave my device?
Image processing happens locally in your browser. ScreenReady does not upload or store the image. You still make normal website requests for the page and its code. Closing the page discards the editing session.