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Automatically blur faces

Detect faces in a photo and hide them with blur, pixelation, or a solid cover without uploading the image to a server.

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Select a photograph

Supports PNG, JPG, JPEG and WebP up to 20 MB.

Privacy:The photo and the result remain in your browser. In the first detection the face detector files are downloaded, but your image is not sent to UtiliTools Pro.

Protect the identity of people in a photo

The tool detects faces and lets you apply an effect only to the ones you select. Use it before posting photos on social media, sharing screenshots, documenting events, or protecting the privacy of children and others.

Automatic detection

Locate faces to quickly protect their privacy.

Blur

Apply an adjustable blur on the selected faces.

Pixelated

Hide facial features with pixel blocks.

Coverage

Completely cover a face with a solid area.

Manual selection

Add areas manually if any faces were not detected.

Local processing

The picture remains on your device.

How to blur faces

  1. 1

    Select a picture from your device.

  2. 2

    Click Detect faces and review the detected areas.

  3. 3

    Choose blur, pixelation, or a cover and adjust the intensity.

  4. 4

    Select only the faces you want to hide, then download the PNG.

Always check the detection

No automatic detector recognizes all faces in all situations. Before sharing a photograph, visually check the result and use manual selection when necessary.

The photo remains in the browser

The processing is done on the device. The browser can download the detector files during the first run, but UtiliTools Pro does not need to receive the photo to apply the effects.

Frequently asked questions

Is face detection automatic?

Yes. The tool tries to locate the faces of the photo automatically. Then you can activate, deactivate or remove each detected area.

What happens if it does not detect a face?

You can activate manual selection and drag on any face or area you want to hide.

Which methods does it offer for hiding content?

You can blur, pixelate, or apply a solid cover to the selected faces.

Is the image uploaded to a server?

No. The photo is processed locally in your browser. Files required by the detector may be downloaded the first time you use it.

Can I choose which faces to hide?

Yes. Each detected face appears on a list and you can turn it on or off before downloading the image.

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