Veil Veil Download

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.

Latest: v1.0.3 · DMG installer · Notarized

Veil permission and blur effect
Veil menu with Cover App and Peek controls

No random popups

Hardened keychain path to avoid unexpected password prompts.

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.

Permission screen over blurred desktop
Permission flow with blur effect preview.
Veil menu showing Cover App and Peek options
Live menu controls for Cover App, Peek, and quick actions.

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

1

Install

Download Veil.dmg and move Veil to Applications.

2

Allow Permissions

Grant Accessibility permission so Veil can detect frontmost windows.

3

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.

Download Veil.dmg