PiiBlur
Face Anonymization Software

Face Anonymization Software

Anonymize faces in images and videos with blur or pixelation. PiiBlur is built for teams that need repeatable dashboard processing and API automation.

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How does face anonymization software work?

  1. 1Upload an image or video and select the heads category.
  2. 2PiiBlur detects visible heads and applies your chosen redaction method.
  3. 3Download the redacted output or receive a webhook when the job is complete.

API and dashboard fit

  • Use the dashboard for batches of photos or short videos that need team review.
  • Use the API for recurring media ingestion, dataset preparation, or user-upload workflows.
  • Pair face anonymization with plate, badge, tattoo, or screen redaction when faces are not the only identifier.

When PiiBlur is not the right fit

  • PiiBlur does not replace consent management, retention policy, audit controls, or human review.
  • PiiBlur does not generate synthetic replacement faces.
  • PiiBlur does not certify that output is anonymous under any specific law or regulator.

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 anonymize faces with the 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" \
  -F "redaction_method=blur"
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Supported formats

JPGJPEGPNGWebPMP4MOVWebM

Supported categories

  • Heads
  • Name badges
  • ID cards
  • Tattoos

Common API workflows

Event photography with bystanders
Street-level imagery and mapping datasets
Classroom and campus media review
Newsroom source and minor protection workflows

Related guides

How to Blur Faces in Photos AutomaticallyBest Face Blur and Video Redaction Tools

Frequently asked questions

Is face anonymization the same as face blurring?

Face blurring is one practical anonymization method. PiiBlur supports blur and pixelation, and teams should choose settings that match their review and publication risk.

Can PiiBlur anonymize faces in both photos and videos?

Yes. PiiBlur supports common image formats plus MP4, MOV, and WebM videos up to 10 minutes per file.

Does face anonymization make media legally compliant?

Not by itself. It can help reduce exposure, but legal obligations depend on your context, jurisdiction, policies, consent, retention, and review controls.

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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