Is PhotoComply really free?

Yes. PhotoComply is 100% free with no signup, no watermarks, and no usage limits beyond a fair rate limit. Upload, redact, and download instantly.

Do you store my photos?

No. Images are processed in memory on our servers and immediately discarded. We never store, log, or use your photos for training.

What does PhotoComply redact automatically?

PhotoComply detects and redacts human faces (blurred), screens showing readable content (black-boxed), and documents or ID cards with legible text (black-boxed).

Will my ad get approved after using PhotoComply?

Redacting personal data fixes the most common ad rejection reason, but platform approval depends on other policies too. Always review your image before publishing.

Is PhotoComply GDPR compliant?

PhotoComply helps you anonymize photos for GDPR compliance by blurring identifiable faces and hiding personal data. We process images without retaining them.

What file formats are supported?

Upload JPG or PNG images up to 12 MB. Download as JPG (or PNG if you uploaded PNG).

How to Redact Screenshots for Ads

Quick Fix

Have a screenshot with client data visible? Upload it to PhotoComply — AI black-boxes screens, emails, and readable text automatically.

Why Screenshots Get Ad Campaigns Rejected

Product screenshots are powerful ad creatives — they show real results. But ad platforms reject screenshots that display personal information: customer names, email addresses, account numbers, internal URLs, or client data. Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn all enforce strict privacy rules on ad images.

What to Redact in Screenshots Before Running Ads

Email addresses and phone numbers
Customer or client names
Account IDs, order numbers, and internal reference codes
Financial data — revenue figures tied to identifiable clients
Internal URLs, admin panels, and backend interfaces
Profile photos and avatars of real users
Location data, IP addresses, or device identifiers

How to Redact Screenshots for Ads (Step by Step)

Take your screenshot at the highest resolution available.
Upload to PhotoComply — it accepts JPG and PNG.
AI detects screens, documents, and faces in the image.
Review the preview: screens should be black-boxed, faces blurred.
Use the manual touch-up tool to add redaction boxes if anything was missed.
Download and upload to your ad platform.

Manual vs. AI Screenshot Redaction

Drawing black rectangles in PowerPoint or Preview works for one screenshot but doesn't scale. AI redaction is faster and catches faces in browser chrome, notification pop-ups, and sidebar avatars that manual redaction often misses.

PhotoComply combines AI detection with a manual editor so you can add boxes over anything the AI missed — critical for compliance-sensitive ads.

Platform-Specific Screenshot Rules

Facebook & Instagram Ads

Meta rejects ads showing "personal attributes" or identifiable user data in screenshots. Black-box all readable text in dashboards and CRM views before submitting.

Google Ads

Google disapproves ads with misleading content or sensitive personal information. Product screenshots must not reveal real customer PII even if the product itself is legitimate.

LinkedIn Ads

B2B ads often use CRM or analytics screenshots. Redact company names of clients unless you have written permission to feature them.

Best Practices for Compliant Screenshot Ads

Use demo or sandbox data when possible — fake data beats redaction.
When using real screenshots, redact before saving — not after the ad is rejected.
Keep a library of pre-redacted screenshots for recurring campaigns.
Always review AI output before publishing — no tool is 100% accurate.

Fix Your Image in Seconds

Upload your photo — AI blurs faces and redacts screens automatically. Free, no signup.

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