What is the quickest workflow for "blur bystanders before posting video"?

Open video mode, upload an MP4, run processing, then review the blurred export before publishing.

Are original videos stored server-side?

No. Originals are not stored. Only blurred outputs are stored when you explicitly create a temporary ShareLink.

Does this work for short social clips?

Yes. BlurFaces is designed for short-form MP4 workflows including social, classroom, and event clips.

What if fast motion causes misses?

Trim to the needed segment, use cleaner source clips where possible, and review fast-moving frames before publishing.

Blur Bystanders Before Posting Video

Privacy-first · Faces blurred on-device · No originals stored

The safest approach for "blur bystanders before posting video" is to run one consistent process every time you post.

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Step-by-step workflow

Open BlurFaces in video mode and upload your MP4 clip.
Start processing so automatic face detection and blurring can run.
Review the completed export, focusing on fast motion and partial profiles.
Download the blurred MP4 and publish the privacy-safe version only.

Recommended blur and masking settings

Check fast pans, occlusions, and profile turns because misses usually happen at motion extremes.
Prefer clean MP4 exports from your editor or phone for the most predictable results.
Trim clips to the segment you actually need so processing stays fast and review stays focused.
Review the final export on the same device size where you plan to publish it.

Formats, limits, and publishing tips

MP4 is the safest default for creator, classroom, and marketplace workflows.
Free handles short clips with a watermark; paid unlocks longer exports and no watermark.
Review captions, thumbnails, and first-frame previews before you post.

Example scenario

In a typical "blur bystanders before posting video" task, the first pass handles the visible target and the second pass checks reflections and crops.

Who this process helps most

Street interviews and vox pops
Team and event highlights
Marketplace walkaround videos

Last-mile quality review

Most privacy misses happen in the final 10%: compressed previews, reflected details, or crop variants. Treat verification as part of the workflow, not an optional step.

Run one final pass for secondary identifiers (badges, street numbers, documents).
Open the final video in full-screen and confirm identifiers are unreadable.
Review reflective surfaces, including windows, paint, and mirrors.

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