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Blur / Pixelate Image

Hide what should not be seen: drag a rectangle over faces, plates, documents, prices or messages and blur or pixelate exactly that region — the privacy tool for safe sharing.

Everything runs in your browser — your image never leaves your device.

Blur vs pixelate — and when each wins

Both hide information; they fail differently, and choosing well matters when privacy is the goal:

  • Pixelation replaces the region with large blocks — it destroys structure permanently and cannot be reverse-engineered, which is why documentaries and evidence photos prefer it for faces.
  • Blur softens the region — cleaner aesthetically, but weak blurs over text can sometimes be read with sharpening filters. Rule: for text and IDs, use heavy pixelation; for faces and backgrounds, blur is fine and friendlier.
  • Strong beats subtle: if you can still read it, so can someone motivated. When in doubt, double the intensity.
  • Privacy checklist before sharing: faces of bystanders (especially children), license plates, house numbers, IDs, card numbers, prescriptions, screen notifications, and the EXIF metadata of the file itself (our EXIF Viewer & Remover handles that part).
  • Draw the region generously: the tool applies the effect to the rectangle you drag — a tight selection over a tilted plate can leave corners legible.

This is the image side of the privacy-first promise: everything happens in your browser, on your device.

Your privacy

The effect is applied locally with the browser canvas. Your image is never uploaded to any server and never stored.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I blur a face in a photo?+

Select your image, choose Blur (or Pixelate for stronger protection), drag a rectangle over the face, adjust the intensity and download. The rest of the photo stays untouched.

Is pixelation safer than blur for hiding text?+

Yes. Pixelation destroys the information; blur only smears it — and light blurs over text have been recovered with sharpening tools. For documents, prices and messages, use pixelation with high intensity.

Can I blur multiple areas of the same image?+

Yes — draw a rectangle, click Apply, then draw the next one. Each application is baked in, so you can hide as many regions as needed before downloading.

Can blurred or pixelated areas be recovered?+

Not with correct settings. Properly pixelated regions are mathematically destroyed. Very light blurs over simple text have occasionally been read with deconvolution — which is why the intensity guidance exists.

What should I hide before posting photos publicly?+

Faces of bystanders and children, license plates, house numbers, school names, documents on tables, phone/computer screens with notifications, and the file's EXIF metadata (GPS location — use our EXIF Viewer & Remover for that).

Does this work on screenshots too?+

Yes — screenshots are images like any other. Blur usernames, emails, phone numbers and balances before sharing support conversations publicly.

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