Screen Privacy App for Mac
Hide sensitive information during screen sharing. Keep one app clear.
Veil is a Mac screen privacy app that blurs background windows to protect sensitive information before meetings, demos, or recordings. Toggle it from the menu bar and your presentation stays visible while private chats, documents, and tabs fade to blur.
- 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 menu-bar toggle — you control when to blur
- Honest limit: Veil does not hide macOS notifications
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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.
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
Click the menu bar icon to turn on the screen privacy overlay 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
- Mac screen sharing privacy checklist — Before, during, and after the call
- 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.
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 before you share your screen. Veil does not auto-detect meetings—you turn it on manually.
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.