badloSharing a photo with people who haven't agreed to be in it, or with a visible number plate? Faces are found automatically, and you can draw boxes over anything else.
How to use the Blur Face
- Upload your photo.
- Drag boxes over anything else to hide. Faces are detected for you.
- Download the result and check it.
What to expect
Automatic faces
Faces looking at or to the side of the camera are detected and hidden when you press the button.
Draw your own
Add boxes for number plates, ID cards, screens or any face it might miss.
Heavy blur
Each area is pixelated and blurred, as a light blur can sometimes be reversed.
When to blur
- Children's faces in photos you post publicly.
- Number plates and house numbers.
- Addresses, ID cards and bank details in a picture.
Check it before you post
- Zoom in and look for small faces in the background.
- Look at reflections in windows, mirrors and glasses.
- Check for other details Name badges, uniforms and street signs.
- If something was missed, go back and draw a box over it.
Why the blur is so heavy
A light blur can sometimes be partly undone by software, so each area is first reduced to a few blocks and then blurred. This destroys the detail, rather than just softening it. Your original stays on your device, so don't share that copy. For documents, use Redact PDF.
Frequently asked questions
How do I blur a face in a picture?
Upload it and press the button. Detected faces are blurred, and you can add your own boxes first.
Will it find every face?
Not always, especially small, turned or partly hidden faces. Check the result, and draw boxes over any that were missed.
Can I blur a license plate?
Yes. Drag a box over it before you press the button.
Are my photos kept?
Your files are only used for this job and are deleted from the server afterwards.
Does it work on documents?
For a PDF, use Redact PDF, which removes the information from the file.
Helpful guides
- JPG vs PNG vs WEBP: Which Image Format Should You Use?A plain comparison of quality, file size and transparency, and which to pick for each job.
