Blur across every screen
Protect background windows on each connected display. Use Per Screen focus or one Global focus target.
Screen Privacy App for Mac
Blur Background Windows.Keep Your Active App Clear.
Hide sensitive information during screen sharing. Keep one app clear.
A Mac screen sharing privacy app that blurs or dims background windows while keeping your active app clear. Turn it on before meetings, demos, or recordings.
- Hide sensitive windows during screen sharing on Mac
- Works with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams
- Signed and notarized Mac app — runs locally, no cloud
- No subscription — $7.90 lifetime license
- Manual toggle from the menu bar or with a quick mouse shake
- Honest limit: Veil does not hide macOS notifications
See the difference
Protect sensitive information before you share
Without Veil, background windows—including sensitive documents, private messages, and confidential data—stay readable during screen sharing. With Veil, only the app you're presenting stays clear.
More control
Privacy that keeps up with you
Shake to toggle
Move your mouse left and right four times to turn Veil on or off, right when you need it.
How it works
Hide sensitive information in three steps
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Install the DMG
Download and open Veil for Mac. It's signed and notarized by Apple.
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Toggle before sharing
Use the menu bar or four quick left-right mouse movements before your call or recording.
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Privacy overlay follows focus
As you switch apps, Veil keeps the active window clear while blurring sensitive background content.
Guides
Learn more about Mac screen privacy
- What is screen privacy on Mac? — Educational hub on protecting sensitive information
- How to hide windows while screen sharing on Mac — Single-window and full-screen privacy workflow
- macOS screen sharing privacy app — How Veil helps during screen sharing
- Hide sensitive windows before recording — Protect private data in demos
- Microsoft Teams screen sharing privacy on Mac — How to keep private windows blurred while presenting
Pricing
One price. Lifetime license.
Veil Lifetime License
$7.90
one-time payment
One-time payment — no subscription. Less than a typical month of a subscription Mac utility.
- Unlock Veil on one Mac
- All features included
- No subscription
Start with the free 3-day trial. Activate after purchase.
FAQ
Questions
Does Veil work with Zoom and Teams?
Yes. Veil works with any screen sharing app. Toggle it on from the menu bar or with four quick left-right mouse movements before you share your screen. Veil does not auto-detect meetings.
Is this the same as Veil-Focus on the App Store?
No. Veil for Mac (veilformac.com) is a separate app distributed as a signed DMG. It is not the App Store app named "Veil-Focus & Screen Privacy."
How do I activate my license?
After purchasing, you will receive a license key. Open Veil, go to Settings, and paste your key to activate. See the activation guide for details.
How much does Veil cost?
Veil includes a free 3-day trial. After that, a lifetime license costs $7.90 and unlocks the app on one Mac.
Does Veil hide macOS notifications?
No. Veil focuses on blurring inactive windows. Use macOS Focus or Do Not Disturb to hide notifications during calls.