AI Text Blurrer

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

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

AI Text Blurrer

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Free • No signup

Popular use cases:

Screenshot redaction
Document privacy
Address label blur
Receipt redaction
Social media sharing
Support ticket screenshots

Cost: Free No signup required
Time: Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on: Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
Powered by: AI-powered photo editing

Scenario	Prompt	Time
Address label	`blur the shipping address label completely`	15s
Screenshot info	`blur the email and phone number in this screenshot`	20s
Document data	`blur the account number, keep everything else readable`	20s
License plate	`blur the license plate number on the car`	15s

How it works

Upload your photo

Upload the image containing the text or overlay you want to work with. Readable text and good resolution help the AI with text precision. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

Expect: 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.

Tip: 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
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Screenshot with personal info blur the email address and phone number in this screenshot
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Document with sensitive data blur the social security number and account number, keep the rest readable
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Receipt photo for expense report blur the credit card number on the receipt, keep the total and date visible
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2 more prompts

License plate in background blur the license plate number on the car in the background
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Multiple addresses to blur blur all visible address text including return address and shipping label
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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.

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

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AI Text Blurrer

Drop your photo here

or click to browse

Release to upload

Free • No signup

"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

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

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

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

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Detailed Guides by Scenario

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Privacy & Compliance

Blur text to protect privacy, comply with regulations, and keep sensitive information safe before sharing photos.

Common Scenarios

Blurring text in photos before posting to social media or a public website
Protecting text in images shared in legal, medical, or educational contexts
Meeting GDPR or privacy requirements by obscuring text in published content

Best Practices

Mark the text precisely — a tight selection gives a cleaner blur than a broad one
Use a Gaussian-style blur for a natural look rather than pixelation, which can look dated
Double-check the result at full zoom to confirm text is completely unreadable

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Content Creation & Publishing

Prepare photos for blogs, news articles, and social media by blurring text that shouldn't be identifiable.

Common Scenarios

Blurring text in street photography before publishing in an article or portfolio
Obscuring text in screenshots or photos for a tutorial or how-to guide
Protecting text in event photos shared on a company blog or newsletter

Best Practices

Apply just enough blur to anonymize without making the photo look obviously censored
If multiple text instances appear, mark and blur each one individually for best results
For editorial use, a softer blur looks more professional than heavy pixelation

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Real Estate & Business

Blur text in property listings, business photos, and commercial imagery for security and professionalism.

Common Scenarios

Obscuring text in property listing photos to protect homeowner privacy
Blurring text in office or storefront photos before publishing online
Protecting text in construction or project documentation shared with clients

Best Practices

Process all listing photos consistently — the same blur strength and style across the set
Blur text thoroughly — real estate photos are scrutinized closely by potential buyers
Run a final check by downloading the full-res image to confirm the blur holds at all zoom levels

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

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Tip: 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

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Tip: 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

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Tip: 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'

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Tip: 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.

Is EditThisPic's AI text blurrer really free?

Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. For unlimited edits, plans start at $3.99/month.

Can I blur text on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.

What photo formats does the AI text blurrer support?

JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. Upload any common photo format and EditThisPic handles the rest.

How long does it take to blur text?

Usually 15-30 seconds. Upload your photo, describe what you want, and the AI delivers the result.

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AI Text Blurrer

How it works

Upload your photo

Describe what to blur

Generate and verify

Mark specific text if needed

See it in action

Package photo for social media

Screenshot redaction for support ticket

Detailed Guides by Scenario

Privacy & Compliance

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

Content Creation & Publishing

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

Real Estate & Business

Common Scenarios

Best Practices

If something looks off

Quick answers

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