How to hide part of an image in Google Photos | Edit and mark up faces and text in photos

With the Android version of Google Photos, you can edit photos, open markups, and use pen or text to hide parts of images. The location of the item may change depending on the update status of the device and app, so if you can't find it in "Edit", also check "Tools".

Steps to hide part of an image in Google Photos

1. Open the target photo or screenshot in Google Photos.

2. Tap Edit at the bottom.

3. Select Markup. Depending on your environment, after editing, open Tools and then select it.

4. If you use a pen, make it thick enough so that the text and faces are not visible.

5. If you want to hide text information, cover it with a thick opaque line, including the margins, rather than using multiple pen strokes.

6. When saving, check the difference between "Save" and "Save as Copy", and if necessary, keep the original image and share the copy.

When hiding your face with Google Photos markup

When used to hide the face, we check not only the eyes, but also the outline and hairstyle to make sure that the face cannot be identified. Group photos with small people may only be visible when you zoom in. Reflections from smartphone screens, mirrors, and windows in photos are also easy to overlook.

If the markup is not visible

Google Photo editing features vary depending on the device, OS, app version, and available editing tools. If the markup is not displayed, it may be faster to try the device's standard gallery editing, or use the browser's image processing tool, MistSeal, a tool designed for hiding tasks.

What to check after using How to hide part of an image in Google Photos

The main risk is leaving a small edge of text, a number, or a code visible after editing. When using How to hide part of an image in Google Photos, make the edited area slightly larger than the target and open the exported file once before posting.

When using How to hide part of an image in Google Photos, treat visual softening and redaction as separate jobs. For How to hide part of an image in Google Photos, blur or mosaic can reduce detail, but sensitive text and codes are easier to check with an opaque cover.

Frequently asked questions

How to hide text on images in Google Photos?

You can use pen and text with the Android version of markup. When hiding text, use thick opaque lines or covers to cover the margins, rather than tracing with a thin pen.

Can Google Photos markup be used on iPhone?

The editing functions that can be used vary depending on the device and app version. The steps in this article are focused on the Android version, so it may be easier to use the standard Photos app markup on iPhone.