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ScreenRedact

ScreenRedact allows you to redact text out of images using Apple's machine learning, but it only supports macOS.

Checked 4 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since September 2024

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At a glance

Starts at Free No paid plan found on the App Store, September 2026.
Free tier No
Platforms macOS
Best for Mac users who need to anonymize images
Not for Users needing cross-platform support

3.7 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

ScreenRedact suits those needing to remove text from images on a Mac. It lacks cross-platform support and doesn't handle other forms of image editing well.

✓What it does well

Uses machine learningQuickly identifies and redacts text within images.
Saves original dimensionsPreserves the image’s aspect ratio after editing.
No data collectionDoes not collect any user data, respecting privacy.

✕Where it falls short

Limited platform supportWorks only on macOS and requires version 14.0 or later.
No image editing featuresDoes not offer any other image manipulation tools besides redacting text.
Manual process for selecting imagesCannot automatically select multiple images at once, requiring individual selection.

Key features

MacOS compatibilityRequires macOS 14.0 or later to function properly.
Privacy focusDoes not collect any user data during usage.
SizeComes in a small package, just 224.8 KB in size.
Automatic Image SelectionEnables batch processing of images.

Questions about ScreenRedact

What does ScreenRedact do?

ScreenRedact redacts text out of images on a Mac using Apple's machine learning. It quickly identifies text within an image and redacts it, while preserving the image's aspect ratio. Toolio lists Mac users who need to anonymize images as its best fit.

What are the system requirements for ScreenRedact?

ScreenRedact works only on macOS and requires version 14.0 or later. It comes in a small package of just 224.8 KB. Toolio lists users needing cross-platform support as a poor fit.

Does ScreenRedact collect user data?

No. The reviewer notes that ScreenRedact does not collect any user data during use. This privacy focus is one of the key features the reviewer highlights, alongside fast machine-learning text detection and preserved image dimensions.

What are the limitations of ScreenRedact?

ScreenRedact does not offer any image editing tools beyond redacting text, and the reviewer says it doesn't handle other forms of image editing well. It also lacks cross-platform support, running only on macOS 14.0 or later.

How does Toolio score ScreenRedact?

Alex scored ScreenRedact 3.7 out of 5 after real use, on 4 Oct 2026. The verdict says it suits people who need to remove text from images on a Mac. Toolio lists Custom Vision AI, FoodCa AI and Stock Fill among its alternatives.

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