Solid cover by default
Opaque black or white blocks are the safest option for text and identifiers you must fully hide.
Private image redactor
Redact an image online
Draw over faces, names, addresses, and other private details. The editing happens locally, then you download a newly rendered copy.
Runs locally in your browserSee all tools
Designed for careful sharing
A focused redaction tool, not a mystery upload box
The controls make the privacy trade-offs visible and keep the original file on your device.
Blur and pixelate when appropriate
Use softer treatments for faces or background details when a solid block would be distracting.
Newly rendered copy
The result is exported as a new JPG, PNG, or WebP image instead of changing your original.
No image upload
Selection, editing, preview, and export all happen inside your browser on this device.
How it works
Redact an image in three deliberate steps
01
Choose your image
Open a JPG, PNG, or WebP file from your device.
02
Mark every private area
Drag over faces, text, numbers, or objects and undo any selection that needs adjusting.
03
Review and download
Create a flattened copy, inspect the result, then download it in your chosen format.
Common uses
What an image redactor is useful for
Screenshots
Hide email addresses, usernames, notification previews, API keys, and account details before posting a screenshot.
Documents and receipts
Cover names, addresses, signatures, reference numbers, and financial details in a photographed document.
People and places
Obscure faces, number plates, house numbers, school badges, or other identifying details in a photo.
Image redaction FAQ
Before you share the result
Is a solid cover safer than blur or pixelation?
Yes. For highly sensitive text or numbers, an opaque solid cover is the safer choice because it fully replaces the selected pixels. Blur and pixelation can preserve recognisable shapes.
Does the image leave my device?
No. The file is decoded, edited, and exported locally by your browser. RemoveMyEXIF does not receive the image.
Does redacting the image change my original?
No. The tool creates a separate rendered copy. Your original file remains unchanged on your device.
Does the exported copy keep the original EXIF metadata?
The browser renders a new image from the visible pixels, so the original file's EXIF metadata is not copied into the exported result.