License Plate Blur API
Detect and blur license plates in images and videos for fleet, mapping, real estate, and public-release workflows.
How do I blur license plates with an API?
- 1Create a PiiBlur API key and choose the license_plates category.
- 2Upload the image or video to /api/v1/media/redact.
- 3Use the returned media id to poll status or wait for a webhook before downloading the redacted file.
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 license plate 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.
curl -X POST https://piiblur.com/api/v1/media/redact \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -F "categories[]=license_plates" \ -F "redaction_method=blur"Supported formats
Supported categories
- License plates
- Heads
- Street signs
- Writing
Common API workflows
Frequently asked questions
Does the API support license plates in video?
Yes. PiiBlur supports license plate redaction in both images and videos.
Can I blur faces and plates in the same request?
Yes. Include both categories[]=heads and categories[]=license_plates in the upload request.
Is license plate data personal information?
License plates can identify vehicle owners or drivers when combined with other records, so many privacy workflows treat them as visual PII.
Add automated PII redaction to your workflow
Start with the free tier, review the API contract, and scale when your media volume grows.