When to Use Manual Blur
The AI detects most faces and bodies automatically, but sometimes you need to blur something it misses:
- A face turned away or partially hidden
- A document on a desk
- A name tag or computer screen
- A logo or sign
Manual blur works together with AI blur — both are applied to the final image.
Getting Started
- Load a photo or pause a video.
- Click the Manual Blur tab (pointer icon) in the sidebar.
- A toolbar appears above the preview.
Drawing Tools
| Tool | How to Draw | Good For |
|---|---|---|
| Rectangle | Click and drag corner to corner | Documents, screens, signs, name tags |
| Circle | Click and drag from center outward | Faces the AI missed |
| Polygon | Click to add points, double-click to finish | Irregular shapes — logos, partial objects |
| Select | Click a shape to select it, drag to move, drag handles to resize | Adjusting shapes you already drew |
Managing Shapes
- Undo — click the undo button in the toolbar
- Delete one — select it, press
Delete - Clear all — click the trash button in the toolbar
- Hide outlines — click the eye icon to toggle the green guide lines
- Cancel mid-draw — press
Escape
Tips
- Use Rectangle for quick redaction of documents and screens.
- Use Circle for faces — it naturally fits the shape.
- Use Polygon when you need precision around irregular objects.
- You can mix manual shapes with AI detection — both are applied on export.