Protecting sensitive information is essential when creating guides that may contain personal or confidential details. Our platform offers four powerful tools to help you safeguard privacy and enhance the clarity of your content, whether during the recording process or in post-editing mode.
Magic & Manual Blur: use while recording a video
1. Magic Blur
While recording with the Guidde extension, you can use the Magic Blur feature to automatically identify and blur personal information such as email addresses, phone numbers, and images in real-time. This seamless tool ensures effortless privacy protection as you record.
Available on: Enterprise plan
Only available when recording on a browser with the Guidde extension
(Not available when recording with the Desktop app)
Using Magic Blur
While recording a video, pause the recording from the recording panel — either before starting the workflow or during the capture process—and click the blur icon.
Toggle your preferences on
The Magic Blur feature can automatically blur email addresses, numbers, or images in your recording—simply toggle "on" the options you want to hide and watch the magic happen!
2. Manual Blur
If you prefer more control, the Manual Blur feature allows you to manually select specific elements to hide during the recording process, giving you the flexibility to redact only the information you choose.
Available on: Business plan, Enterprise plan
Only available when recording on a browser with the Guidde extension
(Not available when recording with the Desktop app)
Using Manual Blur
To manually select items to blur while recording a video, pause the recording from the recording panel — either before starting the workflow or during the capture process—and click the blur icon to choose the items you want to hide.
Click "Manually Select"
Click "Manually Select" at the bottom of the drop down menu, and click on the items you want to blur! It's just that easy!
Click "Resume Recording"
Once you're ready, click 'Resume Recording,' and the blurred items will remain hidden as you continue capturing your workflow.
If you navigate to a new screen, simply pause the recording again and repeat the process.
The Blur & Overlay Effects: use while editing a video
3. Blur Effect
During editing, the Blur Effect lets you manually hide sensitive content in your videos or images after recording. This tool is perfect for ensuring privacy during post-production and gives you precise control over what is visible.
Available on: Pro plan, Business plan, Enterprise plan
Adding a Blur Effect
To add a blur effect to a step, while in Edit mode, navigate to the Elements section in the left side panel, and click on "Blur".
Customizing the Blur Effect
A rectangle blur effect will be added, you can resize it and move it to hide what you need in the step.
Blur Effect is available for all step types
You can add the blur effect to all kinds of added steps, including images, files, inserted clips and videos.
When adding the blur effect to a video step, note that it'll stay static and not move while the video is playing.
Apply to all steps
If you want to blur the same area in all steps, right-click on the blur effect and then "apply to all steps".
Removing a Blur Effect
Click on the blur effect, and then click the trash bin icon to delete the it.
4. Overlay Effect
The Overlay Effect enables you to dim the background and highlight key steps, making critical elements stand out while reducing visual distractions. This feature ensures your guides are both professional and easy to follow.
Available on: Free plan, Pro plan, Business plan, Enterprise plan
Adding an Overlay Effect
While in Edit Mode, navigate to the Elements section on the left side panel and click on "Overlay".
Overlay is added
A dark overlay will be added to the step.
Adding a Spotlight
You can now add a shape, such as a rectangle, and click the Spotlight button to clear the overlay inside it, directing the viewer’s attention to the area you want to highlight.
Stacking Overlays
You can stack multiple overlays to create a darker effect.
Removing an Overlay
To remove an overlay, click on it and then click on the trash bin icon at the top left.
By combining these tools, you can create guides that are not only clear and engaging but also respectful of privacy standards and customer trust.