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Client-Side AI Image Redaction Tool – Blur Faces & PII Without Uploading Data

Show Your Project: Fully Browser-Based AI Blur & Redaction Tool (No Server Uploads)

Most online photo blur and censorship tools force users to upload images to third-party servers, which creates serious privacy risks when you’re working with photos that contain faces, license plates, home addresses, ID information, or private chat screenshots.
So I built BlurOutAI — a lightweight, client-side AI image redaction tool that runs entirely in the browser using Canvas API and in-browser machine learning. No images are ever uploaded, stored, or logged on any server.


What it can do
The tool includes five focused censorship & privacy protection modes for real-world use cases:

  • AI Face Blur – Auto-detect all faces in a photo with one click, perfect for crowd photos, school pictures, and public sharing
  • Blur Text – Censor names, IDs, addresses, license plates, and screenshot text
  • Background Blur – Keep your subject sharp while creating smooth bokeh backgrounds
  • Pixelate / Mosaic – Classic newsroom-style pixel censorship with adjustable block size
  • Full blackout – Unrecoverable solid black bars for sensitive PII

Core technical & privacy advantages

  • 100% browser-side processing – All calculations run locally on your device
  • No account / No signup – Zero personal information required
  • Full-resolution exports – Only blurred areas are modified; original image quality is preserved
  • Multi-format support – Works with JPG, PNG, and WebP
  • Free tier available – 10 free exports every month for casual users

Who this tool is for

  • Content creators & everyday users – Censor chat screenshots before posting online
  • Parents – Protect children’s faces on social media
  • Marketplace sellers – Hide house numbers, plates, and family members in listing photos
  • Journalists & researchers – Protect anonymous sources and bystanders
  • Legal & business teams – Redact client PII from documents and screenshots

Try it live
No downloads, no installation, no data collection.
👉https://bluroutai.com/
I’m continuously optimizing the AI detection accuracy and user experience. Feedback, suggestions, and bug reports are all welcome!

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Thanks everyone for checking out BlurOutAI! If you test it out, I’d love to hear your feedback on detection quality or any features you’d like to see added.