Blur Before Share
Blur, mosaic, or black out faces and personal info in photos before you share them — originals stay untouched.
Overview
Blur Before Share hides faces, names, IDs, and anything else you do not want to share, right before you share it. Pick a photo, draw with your finger over the parts to hide, and save or share a censored copy — while the original photo is never modified.
You choose the effect that fits what you are hiding: blur to soften faces and backgrounds, mosaic for irreversible pixelation of text, license plates, and IDs, or a fully opaque black cover for anything sensitive. You can mix effects in one photo, adjust brush size and strength, and undo or reset strokes while editing.
The saved copy is re-rendered from scratch, so it contains no EXIF or GPS metadata from the original photo — you are not leaking where or when a photo was taken along with it.
Who It Is For
- People posting screenshots that contain names, chats, or account details
- Parents sharing kids' photos who want other children's faces hidden
- Anyone sharing tickets, documents, or IDs where numbers must stay private
- Sellers and social media users who want backgrounds or bystanders obscured
Main Features
- Three effects: blur, mosaic, and opaque black cover
- Draw masks with your finger exactly where you want them
- Mix multiple effects in a single photo
- Adjustable brush size and effect strength
- Undo the last stroke or reset all strokes while editing
- Saved copies contain no EXIF or GPS metadata
- Original photo is never modified; save uses add-only Photos permission
How to Use
- Open the app and pick a photo with the system photo picker.
- Choose an effect: blur, mosaic, or black.
- Draw over faces, names, IDs, or anything else to hide — adjust brush size as needed.
- Mix effects or use undo and reset until it looks right.
- Save the censored copy to Photos or share it directly with the share sheet.
Pricing
Blur Before Share is free on the App Store, with no ads. App Store pricing and availability can change, so check the store listing for current details.
Privacy
Everything runs on your device: no account, no upload, no ads, and no tracking. The app only accesses the photo you pick and uses add-only permission to save the result. Saved copies are re-rendered from scratch and contain no EXIF or GPS metadata from the original, and your original photo is never changed.
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FAQ
Is Blur Before Share free?
Yes. The app is free with no ads. App Store pricing can change, so check the listing for current details.
Are my photos uploaded anywhere?
No. All editing happens on your device. There is no account, no upload, and no tracking.
Can the blur be reversed to reveal what's underneath?
The app offers mosaic as irreversible pixelation for text, plates, and IDs, and a fully opaque black cover for anything sensitive. For maximum certainty, use black — nothing shows through an opaque cover.
Does it change my original photo?
No. The app saves a new censored copy and never modifies the original in your library.
Does the shared copy include location data?
No. Saved copies are re-rendered from scratch and contain no EXIF or GPS metadata from the original photo.
Does it automatically detect faces?
No. You draw the masks yourself with your finger, which gives you exact control over what gets hidden.