Why You Should Blur License Plates When Listing Your Car
Car shopping happens on public marketplaces, which means your listing is visible to more than just serious buyers. A visible license plate can expose your home address, service history, and even VIN lookups. Blurring the plate is the fastest way to stay safe.
What can someone do with your plate?
- Cross-reference public DMV records or leaked databases to find your mailing address.
- Track maintenance history through dealer portals using your VIN.
- Clone the plate for toll or parking fraud.
BlurFaces keeps the original photo private
Unlike mobile apps that upload your picture to a remote server, BlurFaces processes everything in your browser. You drag in the photo, draw a rectangle over the plate, and export a clean listing image.
How to blur a plate in under a minute
- Go to BlurFaces and drop in your car photo.
- Use “Add mask” to drag a rectangle over the plate. The padding slider expands the mask to cover plate frames or state slogans.
- Choose a blur strength between 18 and 28 pixels for crystal-clear obfuscation.
- Export as JPG or WebP. Upgrade for HD if you need a print-quality version.
Bonus tips for marketplace photos
- Blur personal items inside the cabin (mail, parking permits, photos).
- Avoid revealing your driveway or house number—consider photographing in a neutral lot.
- Include a note in the description that original documents are available on request.
Protecting your personal data is part of the sales process. Spend one minute to blur the plate and keep the focus on your vehicle—not your identity.