How to mark up and blur a screenshot

Add arrows and notes, and blur private details before you share a screenshot.

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  • 3 min read
  • 5 steps
  • Chrome, Edge, Firefox

A capture is easier to follow when it points at the thing that matters, and safer to share when personal details are hidden.

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    Step 1 of 5

    Click Edit

    Captures open in view mode. Click Edit to show the tools on the left.

  2. 2

    Step 2 of 5

    Point things out

    Use Arrow, Box, Circle, Text and Numbered steps. Pick colours from the bar at the top, or pick a colour straight from the page.

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    Step 3 of 5

    Hide private details

    Choose Blur and hide and drag over names, emails or numbers. Pick blur, pixelate or a solid block.

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    Step 4 of 5

    Draw the eye

    Spotlight dims everything except one area; Magnifier enlarges a small detail.

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    Step 5 of 5

    Click Done and save

    Everything you added is flattened into the saved PNG, JPG or PDF.

That's it. You're done.

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