How to Use WhatsApp’s Blur Tool on iPhone: Step-by-Step Guide to Hide Sensitive Details
WhatsApp continues to add practical features that improve user privacy and control over shared content. One such useful feature available exclusively on iPhones for now is the Blur Tool. This tool allows users to blur an entire image or specific parts of a photo before sending it to contacts or uploading it as a Status update. Whether you want to hide personal information, faces, or background details, the blur tool makes image sharing safer and more flexible.
In this article, we explain how to use the blur tool on WhatsApp for iPhone, along with details about its availability and future rollout on other platforms, following Google News content guidelines.
What Is the Blur Tool on WhatsApp for iPhone?
The blur tool is part of WhatsApp’s built-in image editor on iOS devices. It lets users manually blur selected areas of an image using a special brush-style pencil. Unlike basic filters, this tool gives you precise control over what remains visible and what gets hidden.
Currently, this feature is only available to iPhone users, but reports suggest that WhatsApp is testing it for Android devices as well.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use WhatsApp Blur Tool on iPhone
Follow these simple steps to blur images before sharing them on WhatsApp:
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Open WhatsApp on your iPhone.
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Tap on the individual chat or group chat where you want to send the image.
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If you want to post it as a Status, tap on Status from the bottom bar.
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Tap the camera icon inside the chat window.
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Select the gallery icon from the bottom-left corner.
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Choose the image you want to edit and share.
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Tap the pencil icon located at the top-right corner of the screen.
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From the pencil options, select the white-blue checkered icon, located just above the grey color.
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Drag your finger over the area of the image you want to blur.
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Once satisfied, tap the Send button to share the edited image.
This process allows you to quickly hide sensitive details without needing any third-party apps.
Why the Blur Tool Is Useful
The blur tool is especially helpful for:
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Hiding phone numbers, addresses, or documents
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Protecting privacy in screenshots
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Concealing faces or backgrounds
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Sharing images more securely
Since the tool is built directly into WhatsApp, it saves time and ensures better image quality compared to external editing apps.
Android Version: What We Know So Far
According to reports from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has started testing the blur tool for Android users. A new beta update (version 2.22.7.1) reportedly includes the blur feature along with additional pencil options. While the feature is not yet available in the stable Android release, its testing phase indicates a wider rollout in the near future.
