BlurData

BlurData is a native macOS application designed for automatic redaction of personally identifiable information (PII) from PDFs, screenshots, and images. The tool operates entirely offline, ensuring that sensitive data never leaves the user's Mac, and is positioned as the only Mac app that auto-detects eight types of PII in both screenshots and PDFs. BlurData addresses privacy and compliance needs by enabling users to redact emails, names, addresses, IP addresses, URLs, monetary amounts, account numbers, and license plates automatically, with no manual selection required.

Key features include multi-language OCR supporting over 16 languages, batch processing for entire folders, and the ability to export redacted images as PNG or PDFs with sensitive text permanently removed from file structures. Users can also define unlimited custom regular expressions to detect and redact additional confidential information such as internal IDs, JWTs, API keys, or ticket numbers. The application offers built-in detection for common PII types, community-contributed presets for specific document formats (such as US W-2 forms, German payslips, and Italian payroll documents), and the option to request custom presets, which are delivered within 24 hours at no extra cost.

BlurData is delivered as a downloadable app for macOS and supports drag-and-drop functionality for both screenshots (JPG, PNG) and PDF files. All detection and redaction processes are performed locally on the device, with no cloud uploads or internet connection required. The tool is designed to be GDPR-, HIPAA-, and audit-ready, making it suitable for legal, healthcare, and compliance-focused workflows. Email support is included with all plans.

The pricing model for BlurData includes a 7-day free trial, after which users can choose between a yearly subscription ($39 per year) or a one-time lifetime license ($69, with free updates for two years). Both plans provide access to all features, including batch redaction, custom presets, and ongoing updates. The app is available exclusively for Mac, with a Windows version noted as coming soon.