Face / Region Blur
Blur or pixelate faces and sensitive regions before sharing
100% free. Runs entirely in your browser - your files and data never leave your device and nothing is uploaded to any server.
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PNG, JPG or WebP · max 25 MB · never uploaded
About this tool
Blur or pixelate faces and other sensitive regions in a photo before sharing it publicly - useful for protecting other people's privacy in group photos, blurring license plates, or redacting sensitive details before posting an image online.
Clean up a photo before sharing it
Strip the data you did not mean to publish, hide anything private, then shrink it for chat.
- 1Remove metadataGPS location and camera details are embedded by default.Open
- 2Blur facesObscure anyone who did not agree to be posted.You are here
- 3CompressGet it small enough to send instantly.Open
How to use this tool
- Upload the imageAdd the photo containing faces or sensitive visible data.
- Select sensitive regionsMark faces, plates, addresses, screens, or documents manually.
- Choose blur/pixel intensitySet strength high enough to prevent readable identification.
- Export redacted imageDownload privacy-safe version for posting or sharing.
What to blur before posting a photo
Blur the faces of people who did not agree to be posted - especially children - and anything that identifies a person or place: number plates, house numbers, school badges, name badges, screens and documents in the background.
Use a strong blur or pixelation so the detail cannot be made out, and check the downloaded image at full size before you post it.
Key features
- Protects personal identity before public image sharing.
- Works beyond faces for any sensitive visual content.
- Manual region control avoids accidental misses.
- Useful for journalism, legal, and safety-first publishing.
Common uses
- Blurring bystanders in social/event photos.
- Redacting vehicle plates in marketplace listings.
- Hiding addresses or documents in screenshots.
- Publishing incident photos while protecting identities.
Tips for better results
- Use stronger pixelation for text/plate areas than mild blur.
- Zoom in and verify no identifiable detail remains.
- Mask all reflections that may reveal unblurred faces.
- Keep an unedited private original stored separately.
Mistakes to avoid
- Applying weak blur that still allows recognition.
- Blurring only obvious areas and missing reflections/screens.
- Posting preview before checking full-resolution output.
- Assuming crop alone is enough when metadata still reveals context.
Frequently asked questions
You can select the specific regions to blur - this gives you control to blur not just faces but any sensitive area like license plates, documents, or addresses visible in the shot.
The blur/pixelation is applied directly to the pixels in that region, replacing the original detail - once downloaded, the blurred area doesn't retain a hidden "unblurred" version underneath.
No - this runs in your browser; the photo isn't sent to a server to have the blur applied.
When people in the picture have not agreed to be shown - especially children, bystanders in public, or anyone in a sensitive setting. Many schools and employers ask for this before photos are shared.
Car number plates, house numbers, school logos, documents, screens and anything with an address or name on it - small details that can identify where someone lives or works.
Use a strong setting for either. Light blur or large-text pixelation can sometimes be partly reversed or read; for text such as account numbers, a solid black box is the safest choice.