What is ScreenRedact?
ScreenRedact is a lightweight, macOS‑only image‑text masking tool (just 224.8 KB in size), designed for developers and professional users who need to swiftly anonymize sensitive information in screenshots. It does not collect any user data; all text recognition and masking are performed locally on the device, ensuring robust privacy protection. Compatible with macOS 14.0 or later.
Key features
It supports direct masking of recognized text regions with intuitive, efficient operations;
A new “Image” menu item has been added to the menu bar, enabling users to either select an image locally or save the masked image;
Right-clicking on an image allows users to copy it to the clipboard, as well as save it as a PNG file—both operations preserve the original image size.
Use cases and audience
This tool is ideal for technicians who need to quickly process image‑based text privacy on their Macs, legal and compliance professionals, and individuals who prioritize keeping data within their device.
- Locally blur sensitive text in images on Mac, suitable for screenshots or scanned documents that require privacy protection.
- Quickly edit text regions identified in an image, supporting one-click red-box selection and blurring.
- Save the blurred image as a PNG file, maintaining its original dimensions.
Local image files in PNG or other supported formats
The resulting masked PNG image file retains the same dimensions as the original.
Frequently asked questions
Does ScreenRedact collect user data?
The developer explicitly states that no data is collected.
Does this app support systems older than macOS 14.0?
No; it requires macOS 14.0 or later.
How to use
- 01
Open the ScreenRedact application.
- 02
Click on the text area in the image that needs to be blurred (automatically recognized).
- 03
Click the “Save Image” button to export it as a PNG file.
- 04
Alternatively, right-click the image and select “Copy Image to Clipboard.”
Pricing and availability
A free app with no subscriptions, in-app purchases, ads, or usage limits.
- Pricing source
- https://apps.apple.com/il/app/screenredact/id6503662278?mt=12
- Pricing last updated
- 2026-11-01
Prices and limits may change. Check the official website for current terms.
Official website & sources
Sources
Updated on 2026-11-01
