How to Blur a Face or License Plate in a Photo
Before posting a photo, you often need to hide a face, a license plate, a home address, or a screen full of personal data. Here's how to blur or pixelate any region of an image in seconds — privately, in your browser.
Use the tool
Blur / Pixelate Image
Step-by-step
- 1
Open Blur / Pixelate Image
Use our Blur / Pixelate tool. The photo is processed locally and never uploaded.
- 2
Drop in your photo
Drag the image onto the upload area.
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Choose blur or pixelate
Pick a mode and set the strength. Higher strength hides more detail.
- 4
Drag a box over the area
Draw a rectangle over the face, plate, or text, then click Apply. Repeat for each area you want to hide.
- 5
Download the PNG
Save the result. The hidden pixels are permanently replaced, not just covered.
💡 Tips
- For truly sensitive info, use a strong setting — light blur can sometimes be reversed or read.
- Pixelation gives the familiar mosaic censor look; blur is softer and less obvious.
- Zoom your browser in before drawing the box for more precise selections on small areas.
FAQ
Is the blur permanent?
Yes. In the exported image the original pixels are replaced, so the hidden detail isn't recoverable from the file.
Can I hide more than one thing?
Yes — apply the effect to as many regions as you like before downloading.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Everything happens on a canvas in your browser.
Disclaimer. This guide is for general informational purposes. Our tools run entirely in your browser and process files on your device, so exact results depend on your image, browser, and the settings you choose. Read our editorial policy.