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Blur or pixelate part of a photo

Add a photo, drag over what you want to hide, and save. Choose mosaic or blur and how strong.

Your files and text are not uploaded. Everything happens on this page.

or drop them here

No photo yet. You can also paste one with Ctrl+V.

How to use it

  1. Add a photo.
  2. Choose mosaic or blur and a strength, then drag over each area to hide.
  3. Undo if needed, then save the PNG.

Questions

Can the hidden area be recovered?

No. The saved picture contains only the covered pixels, not the originals. For small text use a high strength so nothing stays readable.

Does the saved photo keep its location and camera data?

No. The picture is drawn again and saved as a new PNG, so GPS, date and device tags are not carried over.

Why is a large photo smaller after saving?

Photos with a side over 4096 pixels are scaled down to that size when opened, so the editor stays fast. You are told when this happens.

Is my photo uploaded when I blur it?

No. Everything happens on this page and the photo stays on your device.

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