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Blur or pixelate faces or sensitive areas in pictures
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PrivacyBlur does one thing only and does it well: blur or pixelate areas of your images with a few finger taps. Hide kids, faces, documents, numbers, names, etc., from your pictures in mere seconds. With PrivacyBlur at your side, you can share your pictures online without second thoughts.
Faces can be detected automatically. This happens on your phone, the image is not sent to any server.
No in-app purchases. No ads. No watermark. No hassle. Free forever because privacy shouldn't cost anything.
Features: - Blur / Pixelate effect - Faces can be detected automatically - Fine / coarse grain effect - Round / Square area - Export to your camera roll
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How to install
- Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
- Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
- Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.
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- Files are scanned for malware on every update.
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- Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.
Frequently asked questions
What is PrivacyBlur?
Blur or pixelate faces or sensitive areas in pictures
Who develops PrivacyBlur?
PrivacyBlur is developed by MATHEMA GmbH.
Which Android version does PrivacyBlur require?
PrivacyBlur requires Android API 16 or later.
What is the current version of PrivacyBlur?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 2.1.6-foss.
Which license does PrivacyBlur use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists MIT.
Where is the source code for PrivacyBlur?
https://github.com/MATHEMA-GmbH/privacyblur
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