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Screenshot redactor

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Screenshot redactor

Cover private details with opaque rectangles before sharing.

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Drop a file or choose one. You can also paste an image.

JPG · PNG · WebP / up to 40 MB and 16 MP / no animation or rotation metadata
Settings

Drag on the image, or enter coordinates and dimensions to add a rectangle.

Preview

Choose a file to begin.

Choose a file to begin.

How to use the tool

  1. Load the screenshot

    Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP containing details you need to cover. The file stays in your browser.

  2. Cover private details

    Choose a cover color and drag a rectangle. Or enter coordinates and dimensions, then add an area. Repeat for multiple regions.

  3. Review the exported copy

    Generate and download the PNG. Check the rectangle edges and the rest of the image for repeated information before sharing.

Before you export

Opaque replacement, not blur

The exported PNG replaces source pixels inside each rectangle with the chosen opaque color. The covers are not removable layers. Your original file remains unchanged.

Review the whole image

The tool does not automatically detect names, addresses or QR codes. Check thumbnails, status bars, notifications, reflections and repeated details. Leave a generous margin around sensitive text.

Current limitations

  • JPG · PNG · WebP / up to 40 MB and 16 MP / no animation or rotation metadata
  • Dimensions must be positive integers, up to 8,192px per edge and 16 MP.
  • Up to 100 rectangles. No rotation, polygons or automatic detection.
  • Output is a flattened PNG; original EXIF/GPS is not copied.
  • The tool does not certify privacy. Review the whole output before sharing.

Questions about the image tool

Can someone remove the exported covers?

Covered PNG pixels contain the solid color instead of the original. Information may still remain elsewhere or be inferred from context.

What if I cover the wrong area?

Undo the last area or clear all areas and start again. After export, changing the settings lets you generate a new result.

Is blur or pixelation available?

Only opaque solid fills are available. The tool replaces the covered pixels instead of merely making them harder to read.

All guides
Updated 2026-09-06 3 min read

Use opaque covers and inspect the exported copy for information left elsewhere on screen.

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Updated 2026-09-03 8 min read

Choose an image format by transparency, photographic detail, file size, and compatibility rather than by habit.

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