Face Blur

Auto-detect and blur faces in photos.

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Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, SVG, BMP — Max 10MB

How to Blur Faces

Upload a photo with faces
Adjust blur intensity and click Detect & Blur
Download the blurred image

What Is Face Blur?

Face blur automatically detects human faces in photographs and applies a blur or pixelation effect to conceal identities. Our tool uses AI-powered face detection to find all faces in your image, then lets you adjust the blur intensity to your preference. This is essential for privacy protection, GDPR compliance, and publishing photos where individuals have not given consent to be identified.

Why Blur Faces in Photos?

✓Privacy protection: Protect the identity of individuals in photos before sharing on social media, websites, or in publications.
✓GDPR and legal compliance: European GDPR regulations require consent before publishing identifiable photos. Blurring faces helps maintain legal compliance when consent is not available.
✓Protect minors: Blur children's faces in photos shared publicly to protect their privacy and safety.
✓Real estate and street photography: Blur faces of passersby in property photos or street photography to respect their privacy while keeping the overall scene intact.
✓News and journalism: Media outlets blur faces to protect witness identities, victims, or individuals involved in sensitive situations.

Face Blur Best Practices

Check All Detected Faces

After automatic detection, review the results to ensure all faces are detected. Small or partially hidden faces may need manual attention.

Adjust Blur Intensity

Use a stronger blur for full anonymization. A lighter blur can obscure identity while maintaining the general mood and composition of the photograph.

Consider Other Identifying Features

Faces are not the only identifying feature. Name tags, uniforms, distinctive tattoos, or license plates may also need to be obscured for full privacy protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the tool detect all faces automatically?▼

Our AI detection works well for clearly visible faces. Very small faces, extreme angles, heavy occlusion, or poor lighting may require additional manual blurring.

Can I blur specific faces only?▼

Yes. After detection, you can choose which detected faces to blur and leave others visible.

Is the blur permanent?▼

Once you download the blurred image, the blur is permanently applied to that file. The original unblurred image remains on your device unchanged.