Black Out Text in Images
Short answer: Use an opaque bar or pixelation over the full line of text, extend past the glyphs, export a new file—avoid light blur on secrets.
Last reviewed: April 2026.
- Open /redact.
- Draw a region over the text; choose Solid (black) or Pixelate.
- Export; metadata is stripped and nothing is uploaded.
Avoid Gaussian blur for sensitive text—prefer solid or pixelate to prevent recovery.