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Blur Faces in a Photo

Blur faces in a photo before you share it. Add your image and drag a box over each face you want to hide, then pick a blur or pixelate style and set how much to cover. This free face blur tool runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and your original file stays untouched.

Drag and drop a photo here, or

PNG, JPG, or WebP up to 25 MB. Nothing is uploaded.

What it means to blur faces in a photo

To blur faces in a photo means to cover them so the people cannot be recognized. You add a picture, drag a box over each face you want to hide, and the area is blurred right away in the preview. You can add as many areas as you need, so blurring faces in a group photo is no problem.

You choose how the cover looks. A soft blur smears the face, while pixelate turns it into a grid of solid blocks. A slider sets the strength, so you can turn it up until nothing recognizable is left. When you are happy, you download a new copy as a PNG or JPG with the blur baked into the image.

The tool can also find faces for you with one click, and you can still fix any it gets wrong. The face detection runs in your browser too, so your photo is never uploaded and the original file is never changed.

Why use our face blur tool

  • ·Free. No signup, no paywall, no watermarks.
  • ·Runs in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded or saved.
  • ·Blur or pixelate. Pick the look, then set the strength with a slider.
  • ·Cover several faces. Add a box for each one, so group photos work too.
  • ·Keeps your original. It saves a new copy and leaves your file untouched.

How to use it

  1. 1

    Add your photo

    Drag your image onto the box or click to pick a file. It works with PNG, JPG, and WebP. Your photo stays in your browser and is never uploaded.

  2. 2

    Draw a box over each face

    Drag a box across every face you want to hide. Each area is blurred right away in the preview. You can also click 'Find faces automatically' to place the boxes for you, then fix any it misses or adds.

  3. 3

    Pick the style and strength

    Choose a soft blur or a blocky pixelate look, then use the slider to set how much detail to hide. Turn it up until the face is no longer recognizable.

  4. 4

    Download the result

    Save the photo as a PNG or JPG with the blur baked in. The original file on your device is left untouched.

When to blur faces in a photo

Anyone who wants to blur faces before sharing a photo can use this. These are the people who use it most:

  • ·People sharing photos online. Hide the faces of friends, kids, or bystanders before you post a picture to social media, a forum, or a public review.
  • ·Sellers and marketplace listers. Blur faces caught in the background of a product photo before you put a listing up for anyone to see.
  • ·Journalists and researchers. Protect the identity of a source or a passerby in a photo you plan to publish or include in a report.
  • ·Anyone protecting privacy. Cover a face on a screenshot, a document scan, or an ID photo so it can be shared without giving the person away.

Frequently asked questions

How do I blur faces in a photo?
Add your photo to the tool, then drag a box over each face you want to hide. Each area is blurred as you draw it, so you can blur one face or several. Pick a blur or pixelate style, set the strength with the slider, and download the result as a PNG or JPG. It all happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Does the tool find faces on its own?
Yes. Click 'Find faces automatically' and the tool places a box over each face it finds. It runs a small face detection model right in your browser, so your photo is still never uploaded. The first click loads the model, which can take a moment. You can then remove any wrong boxes or add ones it missed, and you can always draw the boxes by hand instead.
Can the blur be reversed or undone?
No. When you download the image, the blur is baked into the pixels of the new file. There is no hidden copy of the original face inside it. Turn the strength up enough that the face is no longer recognizable before you save.
What is the difference between blur and pixelate?
Blur gives a soft, smeared look, while pixelate turns the area into a small grid of solid blocks. Both hide the face. Pixelate tends to look more deliberate and can hold up better when a photo is shrunk, but the choice is up to you.
Will it change the rest of my photo?
No. Only the areas you draw a box over are changed. The rest of the image keeps its original pixels, size, and quality. You get a new copy of the same photo with just the faces hidden.
Are my photos private?
Yes. The whole process runs in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded to a server or saved anywhere, and the original file on your device is never changed. Once the page has loaded you can even use it offline.