# Pixeldrop — Redact Your Photos — Pixelate parts of your photos

> App to redact sensitive information from photos and screenshots. (iPhone/iPad app by Wojtek Witkowski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeldrop-redact-your-photos/id6742694555 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wojtek Witkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463067580)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 102 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-03-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeldrop-redact-your-photos/id6742694555/reviews.md

## What is Pixeldrop?

Easily redact sensitive information from your photos and screenshots with powerful, intuitive tools. Protect your privacy before sharing images online or with others.

Key Features:
• Smart Detection: Automatically detects faces and text in your photos using local Machine Learning models that keep your data on your device.
• Multiple Redaction Methods: Choose from pixelation with adjustable strength or complete blackout.
• Intuitive Touch Controls: Draw redaction areas with your finger or tap to select detected elements.
• Secure Sharing: Save and share your redacted images directly from the app.

Perfect for:
• Hiding personal information in photos.
• Protecting faces in photos shared on social media.
• Concealing sensitive text in screenshots.
• Making sure your face or personal info is not scraped by AI.

Pixeldrop gives you complete control over what information remains visible in your photos, providing peace of mind when sharing images that might contain private details.
No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking. Just privacy.

## Key features

- Smart face and text detection
- Adjustable pixelation and blackout
- Intuitive touch controls
- Secure saving and sharing
- Format preservation

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeldrop-redact-your-photos/id6742694555/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Useful and free

*2026-05-12*

Very good app. Works well.

One suggestion. Allow users to pick blackout colors.

**Developer response:** You can choose the Blackout color in version 1.1.2. Thanks for the feedback!

### 5/5 — just nice

*2025-10-21*

I kinda forgot that apps that do one thing well without trials, watermarks or other gotchas still exist. ty!

### 4/5 — Let us tap "save" w/o redacting

*2025-09-24*

If only it allowed saving the file w/o redacting anything. It would be a great tool to strip EXIF data quickly. Please enable this use case!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review! 
Could you explain this use case a bit more?

Photos uploaded to most social media apps automatically get EXIF data stripped from them. I’m interested in where this would fit into your workflow. 

Feel free to email support@wojtek.im as I’m not sure if you get an option to reply to this message.

### 5/5 — Easy redaction tool

*2025-07-02*

Does exactly what it promises and is very easy to use. Pixelates faces, text, or anything else in seconds. Been using it frequently without issues.

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2025-06-19, version 1.0.5*

Best app for privacy! Pixelated photos are the best data protection .. You can now calm down and Upload photos with people on it on social networks. Such a tool was missing. Keep it up!

### 5/5 — Simpel und gut

*2025-06-19, version 1.0.5*

App gerade ausprobiert. Sie erfüllt jeden Wunsch der Verpixelung. Top!

### 5/5 — Sehr empfehlenswert

*2025-06-17, version 1.0.5*

Funktioniert gut, einfach zu bedienen, keine persönlichen Daten.

### 5/5 — best pixelating app on iOS

*2025-03-31*

thanks pugson

### 5/5 — Super easy

*2025-03-18*

Great for blurring out faces but fun fact - it also works on your privates.

## Frequently asked questions about Pixeldrop

### Does Pixeldrop have ads?

No, Pixeldrop is completely ad-free, offering an uninterrupted privacy experience.

### What is the price of Pixeldrop?

Pixeldrop is available for free, with no subscriptions or in-app purchases required.

### How does Pixeldrop detect faces and text?

Pixeldrop uses local Machine Learning models for smart detection of faces and text, ensuring your data remains on your device.

### What redaction methods does Pixeldrop offer?

Pixeldrop provides multiple redaction methods, including pixelation with adjustable strength and complete blackout, allowing you to choose your preferred privacy level.

### On which devices can I use Pixeldrop?

Pixeldrop is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Pixeldrop updated?

The latest version of Pixeldrop is 1.1.1, last updated on January 19, 2026. Updates ensure continued reliability and feature enhancements.

### What is the age rating for Pixeldrop?

Pixeldrop has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users concerned with photo privacy.

### Can Pixeldrop preserve original photo formats?

Yes, Pixeldrop is designed to maintain your original file format while ensuring compatibility after redaction.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-26

HDR support. Faster saving and improved media pipeline.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-06-30

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-05-19

Added the ability to customize Blackout color.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-01-19

Bug fixes and improvements: 
• Enabling opening a photo using the "Edit With..." menu from the Photos app on macOS.
• Sharing and Saving from macOS no longer gets stuck on the loading screen.
• Better support for different file types.

### 1.1.0 — 2025-10-01

NEW: Brush mode. Even more control of what you redact by using the brush. Make it smaller to redact tiny details or larger to cover more things in your photos.

Also in this update:
- Undo. Messed up that last brush stroke? Hit the button and try again.
- Rotate rectangles using a two finger gesture.
- Screenshots no longer fill up the entire screen so they're easier to edit.
- You can resize Auto Face Detection ovals by dragging their edges.
- Added a link to join beta TestFlight from the info screen.
- Various bug fixes and improvements.

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