Face Blur
Privacy-first · Faces blurred on-device · No originals stored
When people search "face blur", they usually need a quick, reliable way to hide identities before posting. BlurFaces combines automatic face detection with manual fixes for the last review pass.
Operational sequence
- Upload your photo or image and let automatic face detection complete.
- Review detections, then add manual masks for misses.
- Adjust blur + padding for safe coverage.
- Export and verify before posting.
Photo workflow best practices
- Verify every visible face, including background bystanders and reflections.
- Use manual masks for screens, badges, and house numbers.
- Keep a consistent setting profile across event albums.
Video workflow checkpoints
- Use MP4 source files for stable processing.
- Keep clips focused on the publish segment to reduce turnaround time.
- Review final frames for fast motion and occlusions.
What usually goes wrong
- Low-light scenes may need manual masks for edge coverage.
- Partial profiles can need slightly higher padding settings.
- Strong motion blur can reduce detection reliability in videos.
Applied workflow example
A creator handling "face blur" uploads one online, applies masking and blur, verifies at zoom, and publishes confidently.
Use cases this page is built for
- School and team photos
- Marketplace listings with people in frame
- Social reels and short-form creator content
Related guides
See kids privacy guide, video face blur, and plate masking guide.
Post-export verification checklist
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.
- Open the final upload in full-screen and confirm identifiers are unreadable.
- Review reflective surfaces, including windows, paint, and mirrors.
- Keep one checklist for all team members so quality remains consistent.
More help: plate blur guide, face blur workflow, and video privacy guide.
Decision help: BlurFaces vs Photoshop. Popular use case: privacy for parents.