Introduction
Privacy matters. Whether you're posting street photography, documenting a protest, sharing workplace photos, or publishing news — blurring faces protects the privacy of people who haven't consented to being identified. Our AI does it automatically in seconds.
Try Face Blur Tool Free
No signup required. Works in any browser on desktop and mobile.
Open Face Blur ToolWhy Blur Faces?
- Privacy compliance — GDPR and similar laws require consent for identifiable photos
- Social media — Protect children and bystanders in your posts
- Journalism — Protect sources and victims
- Street photography — Share legally with blurred bystanders
- Business — Blur employees in internal documents shared externally
AI Auto-Detection vs Manual Selection
| Method | Best For | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|
| AI Auto-Detect | Group photos, crowds | 90%+ face detection |
| Manual Rectangle | Specific areas, license plates | 100% precise |
| Freehand Brush | Irregular shapes, text | Full control |
How to Blur Faces Online
Upload Photo
Upload your JPG or PNG. Group photos work perfectly.
Auto-Detect or Select
Click "Auto-Detect Faces" for automatic AI detection. Or manually draw rectangles over areas to blur.
Choose Blur Style
Gaussian blur (smooth), pixelate (mosaic), or solid color fill (black box).
Download
Save your censored image. All processing is done in the browser — photos are never uploaded.
Privacy & Security
All face detection and blurring runs entirely in your browser using on-device AI. Your photos are never uploaded to any server. Processing is 100% private.
Frequently Asked Questions
The AI detects frontal and slightly angled faces with 90%+ accuracy. Heavily turned or obscured faces may need manual selection.
No. All processing is done entirely in your browser. Photos never leave your device.
Yes — use the manual rectangle selection to blur any area including license plates, addresses, and other sensitive text.
Gaussian blur (smooth, natural look), pixelate (mosaic/censor style), and solid fill (black rectangle).
Set intensity to 20+ for faces that cannot be identified. Lower values create artistic bokeh effects.
Yes — click on a blur region and press Delete to remove it before finalizing.
Ready to Try It?
Use Face Blur Tool for free — no account, no download, no watermarks.
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