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BlurData

BlurData

Automatically protect sensitive data in screenshots and PDFs

Website blurdata.app
Overview

What it is

Automatically protect sensitive information in your screenshots and PDFs. BlurData detects and blurs emails, names, amounts, and personal data instantly on your Mac. Process multiple files, customize blur colors, and export safely. No cloud, 100% private.

Intent

I need it when

Share terminal screenshots, dashboards, and support tickets without accidentally exposing API keys, credentials, or internal identifiers

BlurData detects common developer secrets (emails, IPs, URLs, account numbers) automatically and supports custom regex patterns for organization-specific formats (API keys, JWTs, ticket numbers). Users can define custom patterns once and apply them across all screenshots, making it fast to sanitize technical documentation and support materials before sharing.

Redact PDFs on Mac without paying for expensive Adobe Acrobat Pro subscription

BlurData costs $39/year versus Adobe Acrobat Pro at $240/year. It performs true PDF redaction (text permanently removed from file structure) with automatic PII detection, eliminating the need for manual selection. Users can redact PDFs, screenshots, and videos in one tool, making it a cost-effective alternative to Adobe for privacy-focused workflows.

Process large batches of documents with sensitive information quickly without manual redaction on each file

BlurData's batch mode allows users to drop an entire folder of files and automatically redact all PDFs, images, and videos in one pass. Automatic detection means no manual selection per file, and the offline processing speed is fast—users can redact hundreds of files without uploading to servers or waiting for cloud processing.

Automatically detect and remove personally identifiable information (PII) from screenshots and PDFs before sharing them

BlurData auto-detects 8 PII types (emails, names, addresses, IPs, URLs, monetary values, account numbers, license plates) plus custom regex patterns. Users drag files into the app, review highlighted detections, and export redacted versions—eliminating manual scanning and the risk of missing sensitive data. True redaction removes content from PDF file structure, not just visual overlays.

Ensure compliance with privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA) when sharing documents containing personal data

BlurData processes all files 100% offline on the user's Mac—no cloud upload, no internet required for processing. This guarantees sensitive data never leaves the device, meeting GDPR and HIPAA requirements. The app is audit-ready by design and supports batch redaction for handling multiple compliance-sensitive documents efficiently.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User needs to redact documents on Windows or Linux—BlurData is macOS-only (requires macOS 13 Ventura or later)
  • User requires cloud-based collaboration or multi-user team workflows—BlurData is a single-user desktop app with no cloud features
  • User needs to redact video content beyond license plates—BlurData's video redaction is limited to frame-by-frame license plate blurring only
  • User works with non-standard file formats—BlurData supports only JPG, PNG, PDF, MP4, and MOV files
  • User requires enterprise-grade PDF editing features—BlurData is specialized for redaction only, not full PDF editing like Adobe Acrobat
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Pricing

Annual subscription with optional lifetime license at 50% discount View pricing