# Blur & Redact

> Cover a selected rectangular area or apply a blur to it. Use blur & redact locally in your browser without an account or file uploads.

Canonical: https://xfiles.tech/tools/image/redact-image

Cover a selected rectangular area or apply a blur to it.

## Blur & Redact in your browser

Cover a selected rectangular area or apply a blur to it. Use blur & redact locally in your browser without an account or file uploads.

## How to use blur & redact

1. Choose one or more files using the file picker or drop zone.
2. Review area treatment, left (%), top (%) and adjust the available settings.
3. Create the result, review its preview and download it before leaving the tool.

## Before you start

Solid covers replace pixels in the exported image. Blur is a visual effect and can leave information recognizable. Choose a solid cover for sensitive content, and review the exported image.

Selected files are limited to 150 MB total (100 MB for video). Results stay in this tab; download before leaving. [Read the privacy policy](https://xfiles.tech/privacy).

## Related

- [Pixelate image](https://xfiles.tech/tools/image/pixelate-image)
- [Sepia image](https://xfiles.tech/tools/image/sepia-image)
- [Round image corners](https://xfiles.tech/tools/image/round-image)
- [Meme editor](https://xfiles.tech/tools/image/meme-editor)

[Browse all image tools](https://xfiles.tech/image) for format choices, file limits and common questions.