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Windows 11 Snipping Tool Quick Redact | Blur Private Info Before You Share

Screenshots are brilliant for getting help fast, until they accidentally reveal your email address, full name, home address, account numbers, QR codes, or even a browser tab you didn’t mean to show. This guide to Windows 11 Snipping Tool Quick Redact explains what it does, when it’s the safest choice, and when you should use a stronger “cover it completely” approach instead.

You’ll get clear, step-by-step tips to redact confidently, keep your exported files a sensible size, and share screenshots without handing out personal data accidentally.


Privacy-first • Runs locally • No uploads

Screenshot Redactor — blur or cover sensitive info before you share

Protect your privacy in seconds. Add a screenshot, draw boxes over names / emails / addresses, then export a clean copy. Everything happens in your browser — your image is never sent anywhere.

  • Local-only: nothing is uploaded
  • Two styles: Blur or Solid cover
  • Export: PNG or JPG with size controls

1) Add your screenshot

Drop an image here
or choose a file
PNG / JPG / WebP • Local-only • Recommended max ~20MB

2) Choose how to redact

Safety tip: For high-risk info (account numbers, QR codes, IDs, addresses), use Cover — it permanently replaces the pixels in the exported image. Blur is best for larger text blocks; small selections automatically get a stronger blur.

Stronger blur is safer for small text. Small boxes auto-boost blur for extra protection.

3) Mark sensitive areas

How to use: Click/touch the image and drag to draw a redaction box.
Move around: Tap Pan (Pan: ON / Pan: OFF), or hold Space while dragging.
Tip: Zoom in for precision. If in doubt, redact a slightly bigger area.

Pan mode: drag to move the image (useful when zoomed in).

4) Export safely

Only applies to JPG exports. Lower = smaller file.

Resizing can massively reduce file size for sharing. (Still local-only.)

Export creates a new image file (re-encoded), which typically removes embedded metadata. Always open the downloaded file and double-check the redactions before sharing.

Privacy assurance (what happens to my image?)
  • Your screenshot is processed locally in your browser.
  • No upload. No server calls. No tracking pixels added by this tool.
  • Export produces a new image you can share safely (after checking).
eComputerZ tools aim to be helpful, not scary: redact what you wouldn’t publish on a postcard — names, phone numbers, emails, addresses, licence plates, account numbers, QR codes and barcodes.
Add an image to begin (drag & drop, or choose a file).
Privacy-first screenshot redaction
Add a screenshot, then draw boxes to blur or cover sensitive info.
Nothing is uploaded — it stays on your device.
Blur Cover Export
Common things to redact (quick checklist)
Email addresses Phone numbers Home address Full name Account / reference numbers QR codes / barcodes Licence plates Device serial numbers

Screenshot Redactor FAQs

Is this tool safe to use? Does it upload my screenshot?
No uploads. The redaction runs locally in your browser using your device’s CPU. Your image is not sent to eComputerZ or any third party by this tool.
Can blurred text be recovered?
Light blur can sometimes be readable (or guessable) with image tools, especially for short/high-contrast text. For high-risk info, use Cover. For blur, use stronger blur and redact a slightly bigger area.
How do I move around the image without drawing a box?
Use Pan (Pan: ON) or hold Space and drag. Switch back to Pan: OFF to draw redactions.
How do I keep the exported file size reasonable?
Use JPG for smaller files, adjust JPG quality down a little, and consider Resize on export. PNG is best quality but can be larger.

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