No random popups
Hardened keychain path to avoid unexpected password prompts.
macOS Privacy Utility
Keep Your Chosen Window Visible. Blur Everything Else.
Veil protects sensitive on-screen content during chats, calls, and public work. Choose a cover app, toggle instantly, and use Peek for temporary reveal.
Smooth activation
Reduced visible gap when enabling privacy blur.
Built for daily flow
Toggle, Peek, and Cover App selection from one menu.
Features
Everything You Need for On-Screen Privacy
Cover App Selection
Pin one app as the visible layer while all other windows stay blurred.
Peek Mode
Temporarily reveal all windows without fully disabling Veil.
Low-Gap Blur Activation
Optimized timing path to reduce transition blank space.
Shortcut-Driven Control
Fast keyboard workflow for Toggle, Peek, and Set Cover to Frontmost.
Use Cases
Made for Real Desktop Scenarios
Chat Privacy
Keep your active chat visible while hiding everything else from nearby eyes.
Screen Sharing
Prevent accidental leaks of unrelated windows during demos and calls.
Public Workspace
Work safely in cafes, airports, and open offices with one shortcut.
Why Veil
Veil vs. Traditional Workarounds
Traditional Workarounds
- Manual minimize/hide before every share.
- Easy to leak unrelated windows by mistake.
- Interrupts workflow and kills context.
- No quick temporary reveal flow.
Veil Workflow
- One shortcut to protect your desktop.
- Keep one chosen app visible at all times.
- Peek briefly, then return to privacy mode.
- Faster, repeatable, and safer for daily use.
Quick Start
Set Up Veil in 3 Steps
Install
Download Veil.dmg and move Veil to Applications.
Allow Permissions
Grant Accessibility permission so Veil can detect frontmost windows.
Choose Cover App
Pick your always-visible app, then toggle Veil on with shortcut.
Before You Download
Common Questions
Will it affect my current app workflow?
No. Veil overlays privacy blur and can be toggled instantly.
Does Peek permanently disable protection?
No. Peek is temporary reveal only and returns to protected mode.
Can I change the visible app anytime?
Yes. Use “Choose Cover App” in the menu whenever you switch tasks.
Ready to protect your desktop?
Install Veil and set your first cover app in under a minute.