Exact rectangle selection
Plate contours are regular, so one rectangle nails it — cleaner than freehand brushing.
Click to select an image, or drop it here Supports JPG, PNG, WebP · up to 20MB per image
Drag on the image to brush over areas
HOW IT WORKS
How to blur license plates online
Hide plates in car photos in three steps
- 01
Upload the photo
Phone shots and web images both work — drag the picture into the editor.
- 02
Box the plate
Plates are neat rectangles — one rectangle selection covers it exactly; leave a small margin.
- 03
Pixelate and export
Pixelation or solid cover works best for plates. Preview, then download.
Pixelation effect
Turns the plate into color blocks, unreadable at any zoom level.
Multiple plates per photo
Box each car one by one; undo and redo keep every fix easy.
Originals stay local
Car photos are processed on your device — location never leaks.
USE CASES
Which car photos need plate blurring?
If it will be published, blur it first
Used-car listings
Mask plates in sale photos so the number cannot be misused.
Automotive content
Reviews, mods and road-trip posts conventionally hide plates before publishing.
Street and travel shots
Cover other people’s plates in shared street scenes to avoid disputes.
Insurance and claims
Redact both plates when submitting or showing claim documents.
RELATED TOOLS
Keep editing your image
Plate blurring is just step one
SETTINGS & LIMITS
Plate redaction settings
Working values for a 1080p image. Adjust for your own source resolution, then verify the result at 100% zoom.
| Typical plate character height (1080p photo) | 20 - 30 px |
|---|---|
| Recommended mosaic block | 16 - 24 px |
| Padding around the plate | ~8 px, including the frame and screws |
| Angled or skewed plates | Use lasso / polygon instead of an axis-aligned box |
| Also check | Reflections in windows, mirrors and polished paint |
| Recommended export | PNG to keep the mosaic edges hard |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Blur or pixelate for plates?
Both work. Pixelation looks bolder and obvious; gaussian is subtler. For strict cases use solid cover.
Can I process photos in bulk?
The current version handles one photo at a time for precision; multiple plates within a photo can be boxed one by one.
Will export reduce quality?
Export keeps the original resolution — only your selected area changes.
Are photos uploaded?
No. Processing runs with no server round-trip; car photos never leave your device.