Censor photo (blur, pixelate) | Protect Your Privacy Instantly

Censor photos online to protect privacy. Blur or pixelate faces, license plates, or sensitive info using customizable shapes and effects.

How Do I Censor a Photo?

To censor a photo, hide the sensitive parts by blurring, pixelating or blacking them out. Just select the area you want to cover, pick a censorship style, and download the edited image. It is free, online and runs entirely in your browser, so your photo never leaves your device.
In your browser Updated 06/2026

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Maximum file size: 5MB Supports: JPG, PNG, WebP
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How to Use
  1. Upload your image by clicking or dropping it in the upload area
  2. Choose your preferred censoring shape and effect
  3. Adjust the intensity level for the desired effect
  4. Click and drag on the image to censor specific areas
  5. Download your censored image when ready
Key Features
  • Multiple censoring effects (blur, pixelate, solid color)
  • Choose between rectangular or elliptical shapes
  • Adjustable intensity levels for precise control
  • Instant preview while drawing
  • Supports common image formats (JPG, PNG, WebP)
  • Local processing - your images never leave your device
Common Use Cases
Protect Personal Information

Hide sensitive details in documents, forms, or screenshots

Photo Privacy

Blur faces, license plates, or other identifying information

Document Redaction

Censor confidential information in professional documents

Social Media Privacy

Protect private details before sharing on social platforms

Frequently Asked Questions

Upload your photo, select the Blur effect and Rectangle or Ellipse shape, adjust the intensity, then click and drag over the face you want to hide. The area will be blurred instantly. Download the result when finished.

No, all image processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your image never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.

Yes, you can draw as many censored regions as you need on a single image. You can also switch between blur, pixelate, and solid color effects for different areas.

Blur creates a smooth, blurred effect that obscures details gradually. Pixelate creates a mosaic effect by turning the area into large pixels. Both are effective for hiding information, but they create different visual results.

Yes! You can censor as many areas as needed, and use different effects and shapes for each area.