PiiBlur
Automatic Face Blur Tool

Automatic Face Blur Tool

Automatically blur faces in photos and videos without drawing every mask by hand. Use PiiBlur from the dashboard for uploads or from the API for recurring workflows.

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How do I automatically blur faces?

  1. 1Upload a file in the dashboard or send it to the API.
  2. 2Select heads as the redaction category and choose blur or pixelation.
  3. 3Review the result, then download the redacted image or video.

API and dashboard fit

  • Use PiiBlur when face blurring is recurring, team-based, or part of a backend workflow.
  • Use the dashboard when operators need a simple upload and download workflow.
  • Use the API when files should be processed automatically before storage or publication.

When PiiBlur is not the right fit

  • A free manual editor may be better for a single casual image.
  • PiiBlur does not offer selective keep-this-person-visible editing inside a timeline.
  • PiiBlur is not legal advice and does not remove the need to review outputs.

Compliance note

PiiBlur supports visual redaction workflows and can help reduce exposure as one step in a broader privacy or compliance program. It does not certify GDPR, CCPA, FERPA, HIPAA, SOC 2, CJIS, FOIA, or medical compliance. Consult legal or compliance counsel for your specific obligations.

How to call the automatic face blur API

Use multipart uploads for images and videos. Redaction jobs are asynchronous, so production workflows should poll the media endpoint or listen for webhook events.

bash
curl -X POST https://piiblur.com/api/v1/media/redact \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -F "[email protected]" \
  -F "categories[]=heads"
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Supported formats

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Supported categories

  • Heads
  • License plates
  • Screens
  • Name badges

Common API workflows

Photo batches from events or campuses
Creator and newsroom clips with background people
Support workflows that receive user-uploaded images
Internal review before external media sharing

Related guides

How to Blur Faces in Photos AutomaticallyHow to Evaluate Automated Redaction Quality

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to manually select each face?

No. PiiBlur detects heads automatically. You should still review the output before sharing high-risk or public media.

Can I blur faces and license plates together?

Yes. Include both heads and license_plates in an API request, or select both categories in the dashboard.

Is this only for developers?

No. Developers can use the API, while operations and review teams can use the dashboard for direct uploads.

Add automated PII redaction to your workflow

Start with the free tier, review the API contract, and scale when your media volume grows.

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