Blur, Pixelate or Redact Parts of an Image
Hide faces, plates, addresses and personal data before sharing. Draw over any area and choose blur, pixelate, blackout or whiteout.
- 100% free
- No signup
- Files stay on your device
Processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are not uploaded to IMGWE or any other server.
How to use Blur & Redact Image
Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP image.
Pick an effect and draw over the areas to hide.
Export and download the redacted image.
Private
Your files are processed on your device and never uploaded.
Free
No account, no watermark and no daily limits.
Fast
No upload or queue – results are ready in seconds.
Any device
Works in modern browsers on desktop, tablet and phone.
About Blur & Redact Image
Blur & Redact Image hides sensitive details before you share a picture. Draw over faces, license plates, addresses, names or account numbers and choose blur, pixelate, blackout or whiteout. It is useful for screenshots of chats and documents, photos you post online and images you need to pass on without exposing personal data.
Frequently asked questions
Blur faces, pixelate license plates and black out private text in images online. Draw over any area, undo freely and export – processed locally, free.
Is pixelation safe for hiding text?
For sensitive text use Blackout or Whiteout, which remove the information completely instead of blurring it.
Can I undo a redaction?
Yes. Undo, redo and remove individual areas before you export.
Is the original uploaded?
No. Editing and export happen locally in your browser.
Should I also remove the photo's metadata?
Yes, if you share it publicly. Photos can contain GPS location and device details – clean them with Remove EXIF Metadata.
Can I blur the background of a portrait?
This tool blurs the areas you draw over, which works for hiding parts of a scene. It is not an automatic portrait-mode background blur.
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