What sensitive data does BlurData automatically detect and redact?
BlurData automatically detects and redacts emails, names, phone numbers, IP addresses, URLs, monetary values, bank account numbers, physical addresses, and license plates in screenshots and PDFs. You can also define custom regex patterns to redact any other type of personally identifiable information (PII).
Can BlurData redact PDFs on Mac without Adobe Acrobat?
Yes. BlurData lets you redact PDFs on Mac without Adobe Acrobat. Drag your PDF into the app, review the automatically detected sensitive data, and export a clean redacted version — no Adobe subscription required.
Does BlurData work offline? Is my data private?
Yes, BlurData processes all images and PDFs entirely offline on your Mac. No data is ever uploaded to a server. This makes it suitable for GDPR-compliant and HIPAA-compliant workflows where sensitive information must never leave your device.
How is BlurData different from Preview or CleanShot X?
Preview and CleanShot X require you to manually select and cover each piece of sensitive data one by one. BlurData automatically detects emails, names, and other PII in your screenshots and PDFs — making redaction up to 10x faster when a document contains multiple sensitive fields.
Does BlurData support batch redaction of multiple files?
Yes. BlurData supports batch PDF and image redaction on Mac. Drop an entire folder of files and BlurData will automatically detect and redact sensitive data across all of them in one pass.
What macOS version is required?
BlurData requires macOS 13 (Ventura) or later and is optimized for both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, M4). It supports JPG, PNG, and PDF file formats.