Blur Faces in Photos Before Posting on Social Media
Posting a group photo but want to protect privacy? Blur faces selectively in your browser, no software install.
Blurring sensitive areas — faces of minors, license plates, address numbers, document content — is essential before posting photos publicly. Many situations need partial blurring rather than the whole photo: photographers' portfolios, real estate listings, news posts, social media etiquette.
Open Image BlurStep-by-step
Open the Image Blur tool
Launch the tool.
Upload your photo
Drop the photo in. The tool loads it for editing.
Select the area to blur
Drag a rectangle or use the brush over the face, plate, address, or sensitive area. Adjust blur intensity — heavier for privacy, lighter for artistic effect.
Save the modified photo
Download. The original stays untouched on your device; you get a new file with the blurred areas.
Ready to try it?
Blur photos or hide sensitive details. Free, no signup, runs in your browser.
Open Image BlurFrequently asked questions
Is blurring enough to protect identity?
Heavy blur (more than 20 pixel radius) is effectively irreversible. Light blur or pixelation can sometimes be reversed by AI tools — use heavy Gaussian blur or solid black boxes for serious privacy needs.
Can someone un-blur the photo later?
If the blur was light, AI tools might recover some detail. If the blur was heavy (full Gaussian, large radius), the original pixel data is destroyed and unrecoverable. For maximum certainty, use solid black boxes over sensitive areas.
Should I blur kids' faces in public photos?
It's standard practice for anything posted publicly without explicit parental consent. Many parents prefer their children's faces not appear on the public internet — blurring is the polite default.
What about license plates in driveway photos?
Blur them, especially for real estate listings or any post that shows the home address. License plates plus address makes the property identifiable to anyone with database access.
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