How to blur private info in a screen recording on Windows

Before you share a recording, check the screen for things other people should not see: passwords, email addresses, API keys, customer names, notifications. PointerStudio can hide them after you record, so you do not need to record again.

Steps

Record your screen as usual, or open an existing recording.
In the editor, add a blur, pixelate or cover block over the private area.
Place it over the area and set the time it should be visible.
Play the video and check that nothing slips out.
Export an MP4 (Ctrl + E).

Blur, pixelate or cover?

Blur looks soft and is good for faces and backgrounds.
Pixelate is clear that something is hidden.
Cover hides the area fully. Use it for passwords and keys.

Tips

Cover secrets completely. Light blur on small text can sometimes be read.
Turn on Do Not Disturb so notifications do not pop up while you record.
If a key was shown, change it after you share the video.

More: record a tutorial for YouTube and add zoom to a screen recording.

The installer is new and not code-signed yet, so Windows SmartScreen may show a warning the first time: select More info, then Run anyway, and download only from this site or the official GitHub release.

Frequently asked questions

How do I hide a password in a screen recording?

Add a cover block over the password in the editor for the time it is visible, then export.

Can I blur after I record?

Yes. PointerStudio adds blur, pixelate and cover in the editor, so you do not record again.

Is the blur permanent in the exported video?

Yes. Once you export, the hidden area is part of the video.

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