Blur Tool
Add a blur to hide or mask sensitive information.
Note: Blur and other tools in the Snagit Editor toolbar are available to edit images. To blur a video, share your video to TechSmith Camtasia.
Add a Blur
- Click the Blur tool in the Snagit Editor toolbar.
Note: If the tool is not visible in the toolbar, click the More dropdown. To customize your toolbar, see Customize the Snagit Toolbar.
- Select a Quick Style or edit the tool properties to customize the tool. See Tool Properties.
- Click and drag on the Canvas to draw the blur.
- When you are finished with the Blur tool, click the Move tool to select, move, edit, or delete objects you added to your image.
Note: Some third-party tools can reverse pixelation. Secure confidential information by covering with the Shape tool rather than the Blur tool. See Hide Sensitive Information in an Image.
Tool Properties
Edit the properties to customize the tool.
Type
Click the dropdown to select the blur type:
- Smooth: Reduces the details in a capture similar to viewing though an out-of-focus lens. Use to apply depth or to blur the details in sensitive information.
- Pixelate: Covers up an area with a set of large square pixels. Use to mask faces or sensitive information in an image capture.
Shape (Mac only)
Click the dropdown to select the blur shape.
Intensity
Drag the slider to adjust the blur level.
Note: This tutorial is for Snagit version 2024. Previous versions may look or function differently.
- To check your version, select Help menu (Windows) or Snagit menu (Mac) > About Snagit.
- If you have a previous version of Snagit, see tutorials for previous versions or upgrade to the latest version.
- For unexpected behavior with Snagit, visit the TechSmith Help Center.
