Frequently Asked Questions

Upload your screenshot to Blur My Text, select Blur mode, then use your mouse or finger to draw over the text messages you want to hide. The blur is applied in real-time. Download the edited screenshot when done. All processing happens in your browser - no uploads to servers.

Take a screenshot of your text messages on iPhone (press Volume Up + Side button), then open blurmytext.com in Safari. Upload the screenshot and use the blur or blackout tool to cover specific messages. Download the edited image to share. Your original messages remain untouched on your iPhone.

Yes. After taking a screenshot of iMessage, use Blur My Text to selectively blur or blackout specific conversation bubbles, contact names, profile pictures, or timestamps. You can hide as much or as little as needed while keeping the rest of the conversation visible.

Before sending your screenshot: 1) Open blurmytext.com on any device, 2) Upload your screenshot, 3) Use Blur or Blackout mode to cover sensitive text, 4) Download the edited version, 5) Send the downloaded file. The edited screenshot is permanently blurred and safe to share.

Use Blur My Text (free web tool) for best results. While iPhone's built-in Markup has a highlighter, it's not safe - the text underneath can sometimes be read by adjusting brightness. Blur My Text applies permanent blur or solid blackout that cannot be reversed, making it much safer for censoring sensitive information.

On Android, take your screenshot then open blurmytext.com in Chrome or any browser. Upload the screenshot from your gallery, select the areas to blur using your finger, and download the result. No app installation needed - works directly in your mobile browser with complete privacy.

Take a screenshot of your WhatsApp conversation, upload it to Blur My Text, then carefully draw over just the specific chat bubbles you want to hide. You can blur individual messages while leaving others visible. Use Blackout mode for complete privacy or Blur mode for a softer effect.

Open blurmytext.com in Safari, upload your iPhone screenshot, then use the blur brush to cover contact names and profile pictures. Adjust brush size if needed for precision. The tool works on touchscreens, making it easy to blur specific areas with your finger. Download when finished.

If you use Blur My Text's Blackout mode, no - the text is permanently covered and cannot be recovered. However, iPhone's built-in highlighter or semi-transparent markup can sometimes be reversed by adjusting image brightness or contrast. Always use a proper blackout tool like Blur My Text for sensitive information.

Use Blur My Text for safe text hiding. Unlike other online tools that upload your images to servers, Blur My Text processes everything locally in your browser. Your images never leave your device, making it completely safe for sensitive documents, bank statements, or private conversations.

Upload your picture to Blur My Text, adjust the brush size to match the word length, then carefully draw over just that specific word. You can zoom in for precision if needed. The blur is applied instantly and you can undo/reset if you make a mistake.

Visit blurmytext.com in any web browser (no app needed), upload your image, switch to Blackout mode, and draw solid black rectangles over text you want to hide. Download the edited image. Works on phones, tablets, and computers without any installation.

Use Blur My Text's Blackout mode for maximum security on financial documents. Since all processing happens in your browser (no server uploads), your bank information never leaves your device. Use solid blackout rather than blur for account numbers, routing numbers, and other financial data.

Blur My Text is a free, web-based alternative to Photoshop for censoring images. No software installation or technical skills required. Simply upload your image, draw over areas to censor with blur or blackout, and download. Works on any device with a web browser.

Blur My Text is completely free with no subscriptions, watermarks, or limits. Visit the website, upload your screenshot, blur any personal information (names, addresses, phone numbers, emails), and download unlimited times. No account or payment required.

For OTP codes and passwords, use Blur My Text's Blackout mode for complete coverage. Upload your screenshot, switch to Blackout, draw over the sensitive codes, and download. Since processing is client-side, your OTPs and passwords are never transmitted over the internet.

Yes, blurmytext.com is completely free and specifically designed for redacting text on screenshots. It offers both blur and blackout (redaction) modes, works on all devices, requires no account, and respects your privacy by processing everything locally in your browser.

Blur My Text supports PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP, and GIF formats. Upload any of these formats, apply your blur effect, and download as high-quality PNG. The tool preserves image quality while permanently applying the blur effect to the areas you select.

Use Blur My Text to redact PDFs for free. Convert your PDF pages to images (or take screenshots of them), upload to Blur My Text, use Blackout mode to redact sensitive text, and download. For multi-page PDFs, process each page individually. No Adobe subscription needed.

Convert your PDF pages to images first (screenshot or export as PNG/JPG), then upload to Blur My Text. Apply blur to any text areas, download the edited images. You can then combine them back into a PDF if needed. All processing happens in your browser with complete privacy.

Most online PDF redactors upload your files to their servers, which is risky for bank statements. Blur My Text is safer because it processes everything locally in your browser - your bank statement never leaves your device. Convert PDF pages to images, redact them in Blur My Text, then save securely.

Convert PDF pages to images (which removes text layers), then use Blur My Text's Blackout mode to permanently cover sensitive text. When you download the result as an image, the original text is destroyed and cannot be copied, searched, or recovered - it's a true redaction.

If you convert PDF to image and use Blur My Text's Blackout mode, no - the redaction is permanent and cannot be reversed. However, some PDF redaction tools only hide text with a black overlay while keeping the original text in the file. Always convert to image format for true permanent redaction.

No. iPhone's Markup highlighter is semi-transparent and can often be bypassed by adjusting image brightness, contrast, or using photo editing tools. It's not safe for hiding sensitive information. Use Blur My Text's Blackout mode instead for truly permanent and safe text hiding.

No. When you use Blur My Text, the blur is permanently applied by destroying and replacing the original pixels. The blurred image cannot be unblurred or reversed by any tool or technique. The original information is permanently gone from the downloaded file.

It depends on the tool. Semi-transparent paint or highlighter can sometimes be reversed. However, Blur My Text's Blackout mode uses 100% opaque solid black (RGB 0,0,0) that completely destroys the underlying pixels. Changing brightness, contrast, or any other setting cannot reveal what's underneath.

Use Blur My Text's blur or blackout feature. Both permanently modify the image pixels - the original data is destroyed and cannot be recovered through any means. For maximum security on highly sensitive data, use Blackout mode with a large brush size to ensure complete coverage.

Most online blur tools upload your images to their servers, which is not safe for private information. Blur My Text is different - it's 100% client-side, meaning your images never leave your browser and are never uploaded anywhere. This makes it safe for even the most sensitive screenshots.

Use Blur My Text's Blackout mode instead of Blur mode for critical information. Make multiple passes over the area to ensure complete coverage. Use a brush size larger than needed. Before sharing, zoom in and carefully inspect all blurred areas. For financial or legal documents, always prefer solid blackout over blur.

No. We don't use cookies, tracking pixels, or any analytics that monitor your usage. The only local storage we use is to save your dark mode preference (light/dark theme).

Yes, it's safe to use on any sensitive documents because everything happens locally in your browser. For maximum security on highly sensitive documents, we recommend using Blackout mode instead of Blur mode, and always double-check that all sensitive information is completely covered before sharing.

We support all common image formats: PNG, JPG/JPEG, WebP, and GIF. The output is always saved as PNG for best quality. Maximum file size is 10MB.

Yes! Click the "Reset" button to restore the original image and start over. You can also use the Delete key as a shortcut. Note: This only works before you download—once downloaded, the edits are permanent in that file.

Yes! Here are the available keyboard shortcuts:

• B — Switch to Blur mode
• N — Switch to Blackout mode
• Ctrl+S — Save/Download image
• Delete — Reset to original

Currently, you can only edit one image at a time. After downloading your edited image, simply upload another one to continue. This keeps the tool simple and ensures optimal performance.

Blur My Text works on all modern web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We recommend using the latest version of your browser for the best experience.

Yes! The tool is fully responsive and works great on mobile phones and tablets. You can upload screenshots from your photo library and use your finger to draw over sensitive areas.

The 10MB limit ensures smooth performance on all devices, including mobile phones. Most screenshots are well under 5MB, so this limit rarely affects normal usage. Very large images can slow down the browser and cause lag while editing.

No installation required! Blur My Text is a web-based tool that works directly in your browser. Just visit the website and start editing. No apps, plugins, or extensions needed.

Yes, completely free! There are no premium features, subscriptions, or hidden costs. You can edit and download unlimited screenshots without any restrictions.

No account needed! Blur My Text works instantly without any registration, sign-up, or login. Just visit the site and start editing.

Yes, you own your edited images completely. We don't claim any rights to your images or impose any restrictions on how you use them. You can use them for personal or commercial purposes.

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