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macOS Privacy Utility

Keep One App Clear. Blur the Rest.

Veil helps you protect your Mac before meetings, demos, and recordings. Keep the app you want visible and blur everything else without rearranging your desktop.

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Latest: v1.0.5 · DMG installer · Notarized

A simple privacy overlay for screen sharing on macOS.

Popular topics: macOS screen sharing privacy app, Monocle alternative for Mac, apps like Monocle, blur background windows Mac.

Why It Works

Three Simple Steps

Veil is built around one repeatable workflow before you share your screen.

  1. 01

    Choose a Cover App

    Pick the app you want to keep visible.

  2. 02

    Turn Veil On Before You Share

    Blur the rest of your desktop before a call or recording starts.

  3. 03

    Use Peek When Needed

    Temporarily reveal the desktop, then return to privacy mode.

Use Cases

Made for Calls, Demos, and Recordings

Meetings

Hide chat windows, notes, and unrelated tabs while presenting.

Demos

Keep one app clear without reorganizing your desktop first.

Recordings

Protect private windows before Looms, walkthroughs, and tutorials.

Learn more in the blog or open the support hub.

Quick Start

Set Up Veil in 3 Steps

  1. 1

    Install

    Download Veil.dmg and move Veil to Applications.

  2. 2

    Allow Permissions

    Grant Accessibility permission so Veil can detect frontmost windows.

  3. 3

    Choose Cover App

    Pick your always-visible app, then toggle Veil on with shortcut.

Need more help? Start with Getting Started, then check the Permission Guide and Screen Sharing Workflow.

Guides

Helpful Guides

June 1, 2026 · 5 min read

How to Blur Other Windows While Presenting on Mac

A practical presenting workflow to keep one app visible while background windows stay protected.

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June 1, 2026 · 5 min read

Mac Meeting Privacy Checklist: Hide Chat Windows Before Every Call

A repeatable checklist to prevent chat leaks and accidental exposure during screen sharing.

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May 26, 2026 · 5 min read

Best macOS Privacy Overlay for Screen Sharing in 2026

A practical setup for keeping one window visible while protecting the rest of your desktop.

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May 17, 2026 · 6 min read

How to Blur Screen During Screen Sharing on macOS

A practical flow to prevent accidental window leaks in Zoom, Meet, and Teams.

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More topics: screen sharing privacy app, Monocle alternative, blur background windows on Mac.

Download Veil

Protect Your Mac Screen Before the Next Call Starts.

Install Veil, choose your Cover App, and keep the rest of your desktop blurred in under a minute.

Download Veil.dmg Open Support Hub