- Open the picture in the Photos app > Edit > Pen tool > Plus icon > Add Shape > Choose your shape and add it to hide the part of your picture.
- You can use the built-in editing tools on WhatsApp and Telegram to hide a part of your image.
- Apps like Adobe Photoshop and Blur Photo Editor are also available on the App Store for the same purpose.
Method 1: Use Markup Tools in the Photos App
While the default markup option in the Photos app doesn’t come with a blur tool, you can get creative and use shapes to hide private details in an image. Let’s check it in action.
Step 1: Open the Photos app > Select an image > Edit > Pen icon at the top-right corner .
Step 2: Tap Plus icon > Add Shape .
Step 3: Select any shape. You can change color, add a stroke, change border thickness , and place it in a relevant position. Tap Done to save your changes, and your photo is ready for sharing on the web.
You can add several shapes and hide any information in an image.
Method 2: Use Markup Tool in Messages App
The same Markup tool is available in the Messages app. You can use it before sending a picture to your contact.
Step 1: Open the Messages app > Select chat > Plus icon > Photos.
Step 2: Choose your photo and then tap the photo icon before sending.
Step 3: Select Markup > Plus icon > Add Shape .
Step 4: Follow the same steps to hide a part of your image as mentioned above.
Tip: Refer to our post if iMessage photos are not showing in the Photos app .
Method 3: Use Built-in Editing Tools in WhatsApp and Telegram
Instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram provide relevant tools to blur something in a picture. You don’t need to rely on the Photos app or a third-party tool to get the job done. We will cover WhatsApp and Telegram since they are the most popular messaging apps.
Step 1: Open a conversation in WhatsApp > Plus icon > Photos .
Step 2: Select a photo you want to send . It opens the WhatsApp image editing menu.
Step 3: Tap the Edit icon at the top-right corner.
Step 4: Select the blur icon at the bottom and then mask relevant details in a photo.
Step 5: Tap Done . Glance over the preview and hit send.
Telegram
Telegram’s built-in blur tool is even better than WhatsApp. Here’s what you need to do.
Step 1: Go to a conversation in Telegram > Attach icon > Gallery .
Step 2: Tap the Pen icon > Select the Blur tool .
Step 3: Use your fingers to mask details and then tap the checkmark .
Step 4: Hit the up arrow icon to send the edited picture.
We have only covered WhatsApp and Telegram here. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok come with a set of editing tools to hide such details.
Tip: Learn how to find the downloaded files on Telegram .
Method 4: Using Adobe Photoshop
You can use Adobe Photoshop to blur out part of a photo too. You need to use the brush tool to complete the job.
Step 1: Download Adobe Photoshop on your iPhone using the link below. Open the app and then sign in with Adobe account details. Give it relevant permissions to access photos on the device.
Step 2: Select a photo and then tap Photo Editor .
Step 3: Scroll right to the Draw menu.
Step 4: Pick a relevant color and brush size , and then slide it over the photo to hide details.
Step 5: Tap the Save icon at the top.
Method 5: Use Blur Photo App
Adobe Photoshop can be overkill for a simple task and may not be everyone’s cup of tea. You can use a dedicated third-party app to blur out part of a photo too.
While there are dozens of such apps, the Blur Photo editor app stands out due to its simple user interface and sufficient features.
Step 1: Download the Blur Photo app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Select Photo Blur > Select the image from your gallery.
Step 3: Tap Touch Blur and then use your fingers to hide private details.
Step 4: Tap Save at the top to download the edited image.
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