Cover parts of an image with black boxes

Upload one image, place black boxes over the sensitive parts, and export the redacted result without sending the file to a server.

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Preview appears hereUpload an image, then drag to create a rectangular selection.
Solid fillCovers a selected rectangle with a flat color for stronger redaction.

Draw directly on the preview to create a rectangular selection. Each edit stays editable through undo history.

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At a glance

What this tool section is for

A quick way to understand who this helps, what it solves, and where it connects next.

Best fit

People redacting screenshots, documents, and photos where the hidden area should be fully unreadable

Ideal for

Strong image redaction with flat black boxes when blur or pixelation would still feel too soft

Why it belongs here

Capture black-box redaction intent with a single-purpose client-side tool that keeps the result obvious and decisive

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How this should help in practice

These sections explain the job in plain language and set expectations for what the tool should do well.

Why black boxes are still the clearest redaction

Sometimes the safest answer is also the simplest: cover the sensitive part completely. A black box communicates immediately that the content is intentionally hidden and should not be inferred.

That makes it useful for documents, screenshots, payment screens, admin interfaces, and any export where the masked area should be unquestionably unreadable.

Where this page helps most

This is best for people who already know they want black-box redaction and do not need the extra step of choosing between multiple masking styles.

  • Blacking out numbers and names in screenshots
  • Masking signatures and private details in documents
  • Redacting dashboard captures before publishing
  • Covering sensitive objects or faces in quick exports
FAQ

Common questions

Short answers for the questions people usually have before trying a utility like this.

Why use a black box instead of blur?

A black box is stronger and more explicit. It fully covers the selected area instead of only softening it.

Can I change the box color on this page?

No. This variant is intentionally fixed to black-box redaction so the workflow stays focused on one job.

Does the image stay local?

Yes. The image is redacted and exported in the browser without server-side processing.

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