PdfVane

Blur an Image Area

Blur a rectangular region of a photo to hide a face or sensitive detail.

Your files stay on your device — nothing is uploaded

Drop an image here, or click to browse

Your file is processed locally and never uploaded.

Sometimes you just need to hide one specific thing in a photo — a face, a license plate, an address — before sharing it. Drag a selection box over that area, apply a blur, and repeat for any other spots, all directly in your browser.

How to use the blur an image area tool

  1. 1

    Upload a photo

    Drop in the image with something you want to hide.

  2. 2

    Drag the selection box

    Move it over the area to blur, resizing from the corner handle.

  3. 3

    Apply and repeat if needed

    Click Apply blur, then move the box to blur another area before downloading.

Common use cases

Blur a face before sharing

Hide a bystander's face or a child's face in a photo before posting it publicly.

Redact a license plate or document

Blur out a license plate, ID number, or address visible in a photo.

Hide a sensitive detail in a screenshot

Blur out personal information visible in a screenshot before sharing it.

Frequently asked questions

Yes — apply the blur to one area, then move the selection box to another spot and apply again. Each application is permanent on the working image.