Blur faces in bodycam footage before review, release, or sharing
SmartBlur helps teams process sensitive bodycam and field footage locally, with face/head and body blur, Pro license-plate detection, and fixed manual regions for custom details.
Who this is for
- Public safety teams preparing footage for public records requests
- Legal teams reviewing evidence before external sharing
- Media and compliance teams protecting victims, minors, witnesses, and bystanders
Why SmartBlur fits
- Runs locally, so source footage does not need to be uploaded to a cloud editor.
- Evaluates the video frame sequence; detection remains probabilistic and the complete result needs review.
- Supports fixed custom regions for details automatic detection cannot infer or classify.
Workflow
- 1Import bodycam video files into the SmartBlur desktop app on a supported Windows PC or Apple silicon Mac.
- 2Choose face/head or body detection; use Pro when license-plate detection is required.
- 3Tune confidence, padding, blur style, and blur intensity for the footage quality.
- 4Add fixed rectangle or ellipse regions over stationary badges, screens, documents, addresses, or other PII.
- 5Export a redacted copy while keeping the original file unchanged.
Common Questions
Can SmartBlur redact bodycam footage offline?
Core desktop processing runs on the local Windows PC or Apple silicon Mac without uploading the bodycam file for AI blurring. Download, activation, periodic license validation, feedback, and update checks use separate network services.
Does SmartBlur guarantee legal compliance for public records releases?
No software can guarantee compliance by itself. SmartBlur supports privacy and redaction workflows, but release decisions should follow your legal and records policies.
Can I manually blur details the AI misses?
Yes. Draw fixed rectangle or ellipse regions over documents, screens, tattoos, addresses, and other custom details. On video, these regions do not automatically track a moving object.
Start with a local privacy workflow
Download the 7-day Pro trial for Windows 10/11 x64 or a supported Apple silicon Mac to test face/head, body, plate, identity-based selection, fixed manual regions, and live workflows. Review all detections before use.
Download for Windows or Mac