How to Manually Blur Anything the Detector Missed

TL;DR

After automatic detection runs, use PrivShot's manual brush to paint blur over anything it didn't catch. The brush only ever adds redaction — it can't remove it — so you can cover extras safely.

Steps

Redact a photo in PrivShot; let automatic detection do its pass first.
On the review screen, pick the brush.
Paint over anything still exposed — a reflection, a name tag, a tattoo, a house number, a logo, handwriting.
Adjust brush size for fine areas; the blur uses your current style and strength.
Export the clean copy.

Why it works this way

Automatic detection covers defined categories — faces, IDs, phone numbers, addresses, cards. But identity leaks through other things too: a name badge, a distinctive tattoo, a plate number in the background. The brush is the catch-all. It’s deliberately add-only — a privacy tool should never offer a way to un-redact something you already decided to hide.

Tips & edge cases

Sweep the background, not just the subject. Reflections in windows and screens are a common miss.
No undo of a redaction — but you can still discard the whole edit and start over before exporting.
Zoom in for small text like handwriting or a serial number to brush precisely.

FAQ

Can the brush remove blur too? No. The brush is add-only by design — it can cover more, but it can never un-cover a redacted area.

What should I brush over? Anything detection doesn’t treat as a category: reflections, name badges, tattoos, license plates, house numbers, logos, handwriting.

Does manual blur use the same style? Yes. It uses your chosen pixelate/blur style and strength, so manual and automatic redaction match.