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Blur an image online for free

When you need to hide sensitive information, Snagit’s online blur image tool is your go-to solution. With just a click, you can blur or pixelate any part of an image or even the entire visible text. This makes it perfect for screenshots, personal photos, or documents that contain proprietary details.

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How to blur an image

Blurring images or redacting sensitive information doesn’t have to be complicated. With Snagit’s blur tool, you can hide content in just three easy steps.
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Step 1: Add your image
Drag and drop your image into the Blur Image Tool or click to upload an image from your device.
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Step 2: Select the area you want to blur
Simply click on the area of your image that you want to blur or pixelate. With one motion, you can obscure text, faces, or sensitive information.
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Step 3: Export
Once you’ve applied the blur, click the “Export Image” button to download your image.

Why blur or redact an image?

Our blur image tool is designed for anyone who wants to quickly and easily redact sensitive information before sharing images. Here’s why it’s the best option for you.

Remove visible text

Easily cover up sensitive details in your images or screenshots, ensuring they’re hidden. Whether you’re editing a screenshot or sharing a Word document.
Example of an image with personal info like an email redacted.

Obscure with a single click

Blurring text and graphics can be done with just one click. You don’t have to manually select each section. The “redact all” option allows you to blur all text or redact sensitive areas instantly.
Screenshot that highlights the button you click to redact all within the tool.

Share with confidence

When sharing screenshots of emails, chat conversations, or business presentations, you may not want to reveal everything. This tool to remove visible text and graphics lets you keep what’s important while blocking what’s private.
Example of a redacted screenshot in a chat thread or word doc.
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