Blur Faces, Number Plates and Text in Photos (Blur, Pixelate, Black Bar)

Protect people’s privacy before you post a photo: blur children’s faces, number plates, house numbers, documents or screens. Drag a box or oval over each area, choose a soft blur, pixelation or a solid black bar, and save the photo at its full size. Everything happens on your device, so the uncensored photo never leaves it.

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How to blur faces and number plates

  1. Choose a photo.
  2. Pick the effect and shape, then drag across each face, plate or text.
  3. Press Save photo and download it.

Good to know

  • Use the oval shape for faces; it looks more natural.
  • “Whole photo” blurs everything, useful for backgrounds behind text.

Questions

Is my original photo changed?

No. A new copy is made for you to download; the original file stays exactly as it was, and nothing is uploaded.

Which effect hides things best?

A black bar is the only effect that removes the information completely. Strong pixelation and blur are safe for faces and plates, but light blur on large text can sometimes still be read.

Can I hide several areas?

Yes. Drag over as many areas as you like, each as a box or an oval. Undo last removes the most recent one.

Is my data private?

Yes. Everything happens inside your own browser: nothing you type or choose is uploaded to us or anyone else.

Is it free?

Completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it. Light ads keep the site running.