Blur videos locally instead of uploading sensitive footage
SmartBlur is built for teams that need automatic face and body blur without sending raw media to cloud-based or browser-upload editors.
Who this is for
- Teams handling legal, healthcare, education, or CCTV footage
- Creators who want privacy controls before uploading public videos
- Organizations with data residency or no-cloud media policies
Why SmartBlur fits
- Core blur processing does not require uploading source footage.
- Saved files work across plan levels; local webcam workflows require Standard or Pro, and RTSP/RTSPS requires Pro.
- Useful when online video editors are not approved for sensitive media.
Workflow
- 1Install SmartBlur on a supported Windows PC or Apple silicon Mac.
- 2Open a local video file, use a Standard or Pro webcam, or use an RTSP/RTSPS source on Pro.
- 3Choose face/head or body detection; Pro adds license-plate detection.
- 4Review difficult scenes and add fixed manual regions for stationary custom areas where needed.
- 5Export the redacted copy before publishing or sharing.
Common Questions
What is the difference between offline and online video blur?
Cloud editors generally upload source media; some browser tools process locally. SmartBlur core desktop processing runs on a supported Windows PC or Apple silicon Mac without uploading source footage for AI blurring.
Does SmartBlur need internet after installation?
Core blur processing runs locally. License activation and update checks may require periodic internet access.
Can SmartBlur replace a full video editor?
SmartBlur focuses on privacy blur and redaction workflows. It is not meant to replace full timeline editing suites.
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.
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