How to Blur a Face in a Video (Free, Online)
June 23, 2026
Need to blur a face in a video before you post it? Whether it's a bystander, a child, or someone who didn't consent to being filmed, hiding a face is one of the most common redaction tasks — and you can do it for free, online, without uploading the clip.
When you should blur a face
- Sharing street, event, or protest footage where bystanders are visible.
- Posting customer or patient videos where consent wasn't given.
- Protecting kids' identities in family clips you share publicly.
How to blur a face, step by step
- Open Blur The Video and import your clip (it stays on your device).
- Move the playhead to where the face appears clearly.
- Draw a box over the face, then resize it so it fully covers the head — including some margin for movement.
- Pick blur for a soft look or pixelate for a stronger, redaction-style cover.
- Set the start and end time so the face stays hidden for as long as it's on screen.
- If the person moves a lot, add additional boxes at different moments, or make the box larger.
- Export your video and double-check the face is covered throughout.
Blur or pixelate a face?
A gaussian blur looks natural, but a heavy pixelate or solid block is harder to reverse and reads as clearly intentional — better for sensitive situations. You can choose per face and tune the strength.
FAQ
Is my video uploaded? No — everything is processed locally in your browser.
What if the face moves? Use a slightly larger box, or add more boxes timed to each section. Related: how to blur a license plate in a video.