Privacy tool

Blur Image

Paint a blur or pixel mosaic over anything you want to hide — faces, addresses, number plates, usernames or document fields. Runs entirely in your browser.

Files never leave your device

Drawing and export happen 100% in your browser.

When to use this tool

  • Hiding faces of bystanders, children or coworkers before posting.
  • Covering home addresses, screen content or personal IDs in screenshots.
  • Anonymising number plates in vehicle or property photos.
  • Redacting sensitive document fields before sending.

How it works

  1. 1Drop an image. It loads into an editable canvas.
  2. 2Pick Blur or Pixelate, set brush size and strength.
  3. 3Paint over anything you want to obscure. Undo if you make a mistake.
  4. 4Download the redacted image as PNG.

Frequently asked questions

Can the blur be reversed?

When the painted blur or pixelate is destructive (the result is exported as a new image), the original pixels are gone. Always download and share the exported file — never share the original.

Should I use blur or pixelate?

Pixelate (mosaic) is harder to reverse than a soft blur and is the safer choice for sensitive content like faces or text. Blur looks cleaner but a low-strength blur can sometimes be partially recovered with image processing.

Does the tool upload my image?

No. The image is loaded into a browser canvas and never sent to a server.

Can I use it on mobile?

Yes — touch input is supported, and brush size scales for finger painting.

Will it work on huge photos?

Very large images are scaled to a working canvas to keep painting responsive; the export preserves a high-resolution version of the result.

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