3M PFMAP002 Privacy Filter for Apple iMac 27in
60° black-out privacyiMac 27" · 16:9Edge-to-edge coverageGlossy / matte reversible
The 3M PFMAP002 is a black-out privacy filter for the Apple iMac 27-inch: anyone looking from the side, outside a 60-degree viewing angle, sees a dark screen, while you keep a clear picture from the front. It is made for offices, reception and service desks, open-plan floors and anyone who works with personal, financial or customer data on screen.
It is made specifically for the Apple iMac 27-inch and, like the 3M Full Screen filters, spans the display from edge to edge, so there are no alignment issues with the active display area.
Both sides are usable: a glossy side for the crispest look and a matte side that cuts glare and fingerprints. 3M also states that the filter helps reduce blue light without distorting the natural colours of the display. The filter is made in the USA, TAA compliant and 100% hand-inspected.
Before you order: Fits the Apple iMac 27-inch only. 3M does not list specific iMac generations on the product page, so send us your iMac model and year and we will confirm the fit before you order.
What's in the Box
- 1 × 3M PFMAP002 privacy filter
- 3M does not list the attachment parts supplied with this model and notes that some attachment parts are not included with every filter; adhesive strips and slide-mount tabs are available from 3M as attachment parts
What It Means in Practice
- A colleague beside your desk, a visitor at reception or a passenger next to you in a shared space sees a dark screen; you see the normal image from the front.
- Turn the filter to the glossy side for a brighter, sharper look, or to the matte side if overhead lights or windows reflect on the screen.
- Take the filter off before you clean the monitor; clean the filter with a soft lint-free cloth and an ammonia-free glass cleaner, as 3M recommends.
- 3M builds the filter to withstand hundreds of cleanings, so it is meant to stay on the monitor for everyday use, not as a temporary cover.
What Will Not Work
- A monitor of a different size or aspect ratio: a 27" 16:10 screen, for example, needs a different 3M model.
- Other Apple displays or iMac sizes: this filter is cut for the iMac 27-inch only.
- Laptops, tablets and phones: 3M makes separate privacy filters for those devices.
- Someone standing directly behind you: the black-out works for side views outside the 60-degree angle, not for someone looking over your shoulder from straight behind.
- Touchscreen use: 3M does not state compatibility for this model, so ask us before ordering for such a display.
Key Features
60-degree black-out privacy
Outside a 60-degree viewing angle the screen turns dark for side viewers, so on-screen data stays between you and the monitor.
Glossy or matte, your choice
Reversible filter: glossy side for clarity, matte side to reduce glare and fingerprints in bright rooms.
Blue light reduction
3M states the filter helps reduce blue light without distorting the natural colour of the display.
Edge-to-edge coverage
Spans the full screen, eliminating alignment issues with the active display area of frameless monitors.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
PFMAP002 |
| 3M ID |
7000059592 |
| EAN / GTIN |
0051128829691 |
| Brand |
3M |
| Fit |
| Screen size |
Apple iMac 27" (685 mm) |
| Aspect ratio |
16:9 |
| Monitor type |
Apple iMac 27-inch |
| Orientation |
As per the 3M model title (iMac) |
| Privacy & Optics |
| Privacy |
Black-out outside a 60° viewing angle |
| Surface |
Reversible: glossy side / matte side |
| Blue light |
Helps reduce blue light (3M gives no percentage) |
| Light transmission |
Not published by 3M |
| Physical |
| Filter dimensions (W × H) |
Not published by 3M; cut to the 27" 16:9 display |
| Attachment |
Attachment parts not listed by 3M for this model |
| Colour |
Black (black-out privacy filter) |
| Origin |
Made in USA, TAA compliant, 100% hand-inspected |
| Care |
Remove filter, clean with lint-free cloth and ammonia-free glass cleaner |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
No EU manufacturer term stated by 3M for this filter; claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I measure my screen for the right filter?
For an iMac you only need the model size: this filter is for the iMac 27-inch. If you are unsure which iMac you have, send us the model and year.
Can I remove it for presentations or screen sharing?
Yes. The filter attaches with removable attachment parts, so it can be taken off and refitted. 3M does not list which parts come with this model; replacement adhesive strips and slide-mount tabs are available from 3M.
Will it change the colours on my screen?
From the front you keep the normal image. 3M states that the blue-light reduction does not distort the natural colour of the display; use the glossy side for the crispest look or the matte side to reduce reflections.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Getting the size right is most of the job: the filter must match the diagonal, the aspect ratio and the monitor type (raised bezel or frameless glass), because that decides which 3M family fits. Full Screen filters suit modern frameless monitors where a bezel-mounted filter has nothing to sit on. For other sizes and models, see our
privacy filters and screen protectors.
✓ Buy it if You use a Apple iMac 27-inch and people can see your screen from the side.
✕ Skip it if You have a different iMac size or an external Apple display; ask us for the matching model.
→ Also consider The 3M privacy filter for the other iMac size (PFMAP002 for 27-inch, PFMAP004M for 24-inch).
Not sure which model fits? Send us your monitor model, or measure the screen as described above, and we will confirm the right 3M filter before you order.