ScreenRedact

ScreenRedact is a macOS tool designed to redact text found in images. It uses Apple’s on-device machine learning to recognize text within an image and enables redaction to obscure that text. The application provides a straightforward workflow aimed at users who need to remove textual content from images for privacy or editing purposes. The product operates on a local device, focusing on privacy and offline processing.

The workflow begins with selecting an image, followed by applying redaction to specific text regions. After redaction, the modified image can be saved in PNG format. The app emphasizes on-device processing, reducing the need to upload data to external servers. The interface focuses on quick, box-based redaction by clicking the designated area.

The tool is distributed as a Mac application and is listed in the Mac category. It emphasizes simplicity, with a direct action to redact text by interacting with an on-image box. Output formats are limited to PNG. The app is an accessible option for users needing to mask text in visuals without requiring additional software. The emphasis is on local processing and ease of use.

The app’s release and update notes indicate improvements to the MenuBar item, image handling, and saving behavior. This suggests ongoing maintenance and feature adjustments to support the redaction workflow on macOS. The overall description centers on enabling redaction directly within images and exporting the result locally on the device.

Use cases

• Remove sensitive text from images for privacy or documentation
• Prepare screenshots that avoid exposing confidential information