Complete User Guide
Master Blur My Text with this comprehensive step-by-step tutorial. Learn tips, tricks, and best practices.
Quick Start Guide
- 1.Open blurmytext.com in your web browser
- 2.Upload your screenshot by dragging & dropping or clicking the upload area
- 3.Choose Blur or Blackout mode
- 4.Paint over sensitive areas with your cursor or finger
- 5.Click "Save Screenshot" to download your edited image
1. Uploading Your Screenshot
Supported File Formats
Blur My Text supports all common image formats:
- PNG (Recommended)
- JPG / JPEG
- WebP
- GIF
Three Ways to Upload
📁 Method 1: Click to Browse
Click the upload area and select your image from your device's file picker.
🖱️ Method 2: Drag & Drop
Drag an image file from your desktop or folder and drop it onto the upload area.
📱 Method 3: Mobile Upload
On mobile devices, tap the upload area to access your photo library or camera.
File Size Limit: Images larger than 10MB will be rejected to ensure smooth performance. Most screenshots are well under this limit.
2. Choosing Your Edit Mode
Blur Mode
Applies a smooth blur effect that makes text unreadable while maintaining some visual context.
Best For:
- Casual sharing with friends
- Social media posts
- When context matters
- Softer aesthetic
Blackout Mode
Completely covers sensitive areas with solid black rectangles for maximum privacy.
Best For:
- Public sharing
- Maximum privacy needs
- Legal documents
- Complete information hiding
💡 Pro Tip: Switch Modes Anytime
You can switch between Blur and Blackout mode while editing. Each mode has its own keyboard shortcut: press B for Blur or N for Blackout.
3. Adjusting Brush Size
The brush size determines how large an area you cover with each stroke. Use the slider to adjust from 10px to 100px.
Small Brush (10-30px)
Perfect for precise work:
- OTP codes
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
- Credit card digits
Medium Brush (30-60px)
Great for general use:
- Names
- Short messages
- Usernames
- Profile pictures
Large Brush (60-100px)
Ideal for covering:
- Addresses
- Long paragraphs
- Large text blocks
- Multiple lines
4. Editing Best Practices
✨ Tips for Better Results
Cover Completely
Make sure to cover the entire text area. Partial coverage may still reveal information.
Check Metadata
Sensitive info might also be in timestamps, profile pictures, or status indicators.
Use Consistent Strokes
Long, smooth strokes work better than multiple short taps for even coverage.
Reset if Needed
Made a mistake? Click "Reset" to start over with the original image.
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
5. Downloading Your Edited Image
Once you're satisfied with your edits, click the "Save Screenshot" button to download your image.
What Happens When You Download?
- Your edits are permanently applied to create a new PNG file
- The file is saved directly to your device's default download folder
- Your original image remains unchanged on your device
- The filename includes a timestamp (e.g., blurred-screenshot-1693483920000.png)
Privacy Guarantee: No data is sent to any server during this process. Everything happens in your browser.
Common Issues & Solutions
My image won't upload
Check the following:
- File size is under 10MB
- File format is PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP, or GIF
- File is not corrupted
- Try a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
The blur effect isn't strong enough
Go over the same area multiple times to increase the blur intensity, or switch to Blackout mode for complete coverage.
Drawing is laggy on my device
Large images may cause performance issues on older devices. Try:
- Resizing your image to a smaller resolution before uploading
- Using a smaller brush size
- Closing other browser tabs
- Using a desktop computer instead of mobile
Download button doesn't work
Make sure your browser allows downloads. Check your browser's download settings and ensure pop-ups aren't blocked for this site.
Ready to Get Started?
Follow this guide and start hiding sensitive information from your screenshots now.
Start Editing Screenshots