# Redact

Hide sensitive information with blur, pixelation, or solid blocks.

**Shortcut:** X

## How to use

1. Select the Redact tool (press X)
2. Click and drag over the content you want to hide
3. The area is obscured immediately

## Options

| Option | Values | Description |
|--------|--------|-------------|
| **Effect** | Pixelate, Blur, Secure | Redaction style |
| **Intensity** | 0–100% | Effect strength |

### Effect types

- **Pixelate** — Mosaic block effect (classic redaction look)
- **Blur** — Gaussian blur (softer, more natural)
- **Secure** — Solid color block (complete obscuring)

### Intensity

- **Low (0-30%)** — Content still somewhat visible
- **Medium (40-70%)** — Content hard to read
- **High (80-100%)** — Content completely hidden

## What to redact

Common things to hide:
- Email addresses
- Names and personal info
- Account numbers
- Passwords (never screenshot these!)
- License keys
- Private URLs
- Phone numbers

## Tips

- **Secure mode** — Best for truly sensitive data
- **Pixelate** — Familiar "censored" look
- **Blur** — Less harsh, good for de-emphasizing
- **Check carefully** — Make sure the content is fully hidden

## ⚠️ Security note

Blur and pixelate may not be 100% secure — determined attackers might be able to reconstruct some content. For truly sensitive information, use **Secure** mode (solid block) or avoid screenshotting it altogether.

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*See also: [Spotlight Tool](/docs/hypershot/tools/spotlight ) | [Rectangle Tool](/docs/hypershot/tools/rectangle )*

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From https://hypernuclear.com/docs/hypershot/tools/redact/