Text in screenshots is the easiest thing to overshare — invoice totals, Slack handles, error logs with tokens, or form fields with addresses. Select Black Box mode and drag over every line that should not leave your machine.
HideShot never uploads the capture. That makes it practical for IT tickets, legal reviews, and social posts where you need a redacted PNG in under a minute.
Drop your image here
Or click to browse · Paste with Ctrl+V also works
Upload
Paste a fresh screenshot or open a saved PNG.
Pick Mode
Choose Black Box for any readable characters.
Select Areas
Draw narrow rectangles along each text line to redact.
Download
Attach the blackout version to your ticket or thread.
TinyPNGAfter redacting text, TinyPNG shrinks PNG size so uploads stay under attachment limits.
Visit TinyPNG →Redact Text From Screenshot — Line-Level Blackout Editing
When you redact text from screenshot captures, precision matters more than artistic effect. HideShot lets you place tight boxes along single rows so surrounding UI context stays visible for debugging.
Blur can leave high-contrast characters partially legible at certain zoom levels. For emails, API keys, and account numbers, stay on Black Box — it replaces pixels with an opaque fill auditors recognize.
Clipboard paste supports the common workflow: Win+Shift+S or Cmd+Shift+4, then Ctrl+V straight into the editor, redact, download, attach to Jira or email.
Frequently asked questions
Why use Black Box instead of blur on text?
Blur softens edges but may not destroy fine detail on small fonts. Black Box removes the underlying pixels entirely.
Can I redact vertical columns of text?
Yes. Draw tall rectangles over spreadsheet columns or stacked form fields.
Will redaction change my original file?
No. HideShot edits a canvas copy. Your source screenshot on disk stays unchanged until you save the new PNG.
How many text blocks can I cover?
As many as you need. Each selection commits to the canvas; use Undo if a box is misaligned.