Blur background windows
Keep the active window readable while inactive apps, browser tabs, notes, and chats are visually softened.
macOS privacy utility
Keep one app clear. Blur the rest.
Protect your Mac before Teams calls, demos, and recordings. Keep one app visible while background windows fade out of view.
Real app footage showing one clear app over a softened desktop.
One visible app
Keep the active window clear.
Fast meeting prep
Turn on privacy before sharing.
No desktop cleanup
Reduce exposure without moving windows.
Why it works
A quiet privacy layer for real calls.
Veil is intentionally narrow: it helps you present one app while making everything else harder to read.
Prepare for screen sharing
Use Veil before Teams calls, Zoom demos, client presentations, or product recordings.
Stay in the menu bar
Toggle the overlay quickly from macOS without changing your window layout.
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Guides for the problems people actually search.
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FAQ
Screen sharing privacy questions
Does Veil fix a broken or low-quality Teams screen share?
No. Veil intentionally blurs background windows while keeping the active app clear. It does not repair network, camera, or Teams rendering problems.
Can Veil help hide chat windows on Mac?
Veil can blur inactive windows, which helps reduce accidental exposure of chat apps, notes, and browser tabs during meetings.
Is Veil a Monocle alternative?
Veil is an option for Mac users who want an active-window privacy overlay. Review each app's current feature set before choosing.