Blur or pixelate part of an image
Hide a face, a license plate, a number or an address: blur, pixelate or black out part of a photo or screenshot. Free, nothing is uploaded.
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- No sign-up
- No file uploaded
- Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone
Your files stay on your device: nothing is uploaded.
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About this tool
Before sharing a screenshot, a street photo or a copy of a document, hide what should not be read: faces, license plates, numbers, addresses, names. Draw a rectangle or paint with a brush, choose blur, pixelation or a solid block, then download the image.
When to use it
ID card or proof document
Hide the document number, the photo or the address when only part of it should be visible.
Screenshot
Hide names, phone numbers, email addresses or amounts before sharing a chat or a statement.
Street or event photo
Blur passers-by's faces or license plates before posting.
How to use
- Choose, paste or drop an image.
- Choose the rectangle or the brush, then the effect: pixelate, blur or solid block.
- Draw over each area to hide; undo the last one if needed.
- Click “Save image” and download it.
How it works
The pixels of the area are really changed in the saved file: it is not a layer someone could remove.
The saved image keeps no metadata (no GPS location, no device).
Everything happens in your browser: the image is never uploaded to a server.
Tips for best results
- For sensitive text, a solid block is the safest; strong pixelation is also reliable.
- Cover a little more than the area: a few visible pixels can be enough to guess a digit.
- Zoom into the preview before saving to check nothing is readable.
- Keep the original somewhere private if you still need it.
Common problems and fixes
The text is still partly readable
Increase the strength or choose “Solid block”. A light blur on large letters lets the shapes show through.
Drawing starts in the wrong place on a phone
Put your finger down, then slide without lifting it. For a thin area, use the brush at a small size.
The preview is slow on a very large photo
Blur needs more computing than pixelation. Choose “Pixelate”, or shrink the photo first with “Resize an image”.
Frequently asked questions
Can a blurred area be recovered?
A solid block or strong pixelation leaves nothing to recover. A light blur on text can sometimes be deciphered, which is why we recommend pixelation or a block for documents.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens in your browser and the image never leaves your device.
Can I hide several areas?
Yes, as many as you need. “Undo last area” removes only the most recent one.
Which format is saved?
The same as the original image (JPG, PNG or WebP); other formats are saved as PNG.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes: draw with your finger. The image fits the width of the screen.
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