PiiBlur

Image Redaction API

Redact visual PII from images using a REST API. Detect faces, plates, documents, screens, writing, QR codes, barcodes, tattoos, and more.

Start Free Read API Docs

How do I redact images with an API?

1Send a multipart POST request with your image file and selected PII categories.
2Choose blur or pixelation as the redaction method.
3Fetch the completed media record and download_url after processing finishes.

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 image redaction 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" \
  -H "Idempotency-Key: image-redaction-001" \
  -F "[email protected]" \
  -F "categories[]=heads" \
  -F "categories[]=license_plates" \
  -F "categories[]=documents"

Full API reference Pricing and free tier

Supported formats

JPGJPEGPNGWebP

Common API workflows

Batch photo anonymization

Insurance claim photos

Healthcare facility imagery

Street-level imagery pipelines

Frequently asked questions

Which image formats are supported?

The image API supports JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WebP files.

Can I choose specific PII categories?

Yes. Categories are explicit request parameters, so you can redact only the PII classes required by your workflow.

Does the API return immediately?

Yes. Redaction jobs are asynchronous. The API returns a queued media record, then you poll status or use webhooks.

Add automated PII redaction to your workflow

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

Start Free See Pricing