Blur Text from Photo

Type 'blur the text' and watch sensitive information disappear safely.

Type 'blur the address label' or 'blur the text in the corner' and EditThisPic's AI obscures it in 15-30 seconds. No selection tools needed. The AI recognizes text areas and applies a privacy-safe blur. For multiple text areas, tap a marker on the specific one you mean. Free, no signup required.

Shipping box with visible address label showing full name and address — Before

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Same shipping box with address label blurred out — After

How it works

Upload your photo

Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, and WebP up to 7MB. Screenshots, document photos, and package images with visible text all work well.

⏱ Single text area: 15-30 seconds. Multiple text areas: may need 2-3 passes over 1-2 minutes.

Describe what to blur

Type what you want blurred: 'blur the address label' or 'blur the credit card number.' The AI understands text contexts. If there's only one text area, 'blur the text' works. Be specific about which text when there are multiple areas.

💡 Name what the text IS, not just 'the text.' 'Blur the phone number' works better than 'blur the text on the left.'

Copy one of these to get started:

Shipping label on package photo blur the shipping address label so no text is readable

Screenshot with personal info blur the email address and phone number in this screenshot

Document with sensitive data blur the social security number and account number, keep the rest readable

Receipt photo for expense report blur the credit card number on the receipt, keep the total and date visible

2 more prompts

License plate in background blur the license plate number on the car in the background

Multiple addresses to blur blur all visible address text including return address and shipping label

Generate and verify

Tap generate and check that the sensitive text is fully obscured. Zoom to 100% and verify no characters remain readable. Partial blur can still expose information.

Mark specific text if needed

If the AI blurred the wrong text area or missed part of it, tap a marker directly on the text you want obscured and regenerate. Markers help when multiple text areas exist.

💡 Markers are for precision when there are multiple text areas. If there's only one, description alone usually works.

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"Had to share a screenshot but my address was visible. Typed 'blur the address' and it was gone in seconds. Saved me from re-cropping." @PrivacyMindedMom

See it in action

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Package photo for social media

Wanted to share an unboxing photo but the shipping label showed full home address. One prompt blurred it completely.

Prompt: blur the shipping address label so no text is readable

Screenshot showing email and phone number at top with error message below — Before

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Same screenshot with email and phone blurred, error message still readable — After

Screenshot redaction for support ticket

Needed to share an error screenshot but it showed account email and phone. Blurred both while keeping the error message visible.

Prompt: blur the email address and phone number, keep the error message readable

If something looks off

AI blurred the wrong text area

Why: Multiple text areas exist and the AI couldn't determine which one you meant from description alone.

Try: Tap a marker directly on the text you want blurred, then regenerate with the same prompt

💡 Markers are essential when there are multiple text blocks. They tell the AI 'blur THIS one specifically.'

Text is still partially readable after blur

Why: The blur wasn't strong enough or missed some characters. Light blurs can still reveal text under enhancement.

Try: blur the text completely so no characters are recognizable, heavy blur

💡 For sensitive data like SSNs or account numbers, always zoom to 100% and verify no characters remain visible.

AI blurred too much area including surrounding content

Why: The AI interpreted 'blur the text' too broadly and included nearby elements.

Try: blur only the address text, keep everything else sharp and unchanged

💡 Adding 'only' and 'keep everything else' helps constrain the blur to just the target area.

Small text wasn't detected or blurred

Why: Very small text may not be recognized as a distinct text area by the AI.

Try: Tap a marker on the small text and regenerate with 'blur the marked text area'

💡 For tiny text, always use a marker to ensure the AI knows exactly where to apply the blur.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the text before describing?

No! Just describe what you want: 'blur the address' or 'blur the phone number.' The AI understands common text types. Only use markers when there are multiple text areas and you need to specify which one, or when the AI picked the wrong area on your first try.

Is blurred text truly unreadable or can it be recovered?

EditThisPic applies a destructive blur that permanently scrambles the pixel data. Unlike some simple overlays, this blur cannot be reversed or enhanced to reveal the original text. For maximum security, always verify at 100% zoom that no characters remain recognizable.

Can I blur multiple text areas at once?

Yes. Include all areas in your prompt: 'blur the return address and shipping label' or 'blur all visible email addresses.' If the AI misses one, tap a marker on it and regenerate. For many scattered text areas, you may need multiple passes.

What's the difference between blur and remove for text?

Blur obscures text while keeping the area visibly present—viewers know something was redacted. Remove attempts to fill the area with background, as if the text was never there. Use blur for transparency about redaction; use remove when you want the text area to disappear entirely.

Ready to blur sensitive text?

Free to try. No signup required.