Use real-time face blur as a virtual camera
SmartBlur creates a virtual camera feed that video call and streaming apps can select as a webcam source, with face and body blur applied locally.
Who this is for
- Remote workers protecting people in shared spaces during calls
- Streamers and creators avoiding accidental bystander exposure
- Educators, clinics, and support teams handling sensitive live sessions
Why SmartBlur fits
- No plugin is required in the video meeting app when it accepts standard webcam sources.
- Local processing keeps camera frames on the machine running SmartBlur.
- Works for live calls and streams, not only post-production video files.
Workflow
- 1Open SmartBlur and choose a webcam, built-in camera, USB camera, or RTSP input.
- 2Set live detection targets, blur style, intensity, and confidence.
- 3Enable the SmartBlur virtual camera output.
- 4Select SmartBlur Camera inside Zoom, Teams, Meet, OBS, or another app.
- 5Run the call or stream with local blur applied to the outgoing feed.
Common Questions
Does SmartBlur work with Zoom and Microsoft Teams?
Yes. Use the SmartBlur virtual camera as the selected camera source in apps that accept webcam input.
Does SmartBlur blur live video in the cloud?
No. The live blur pipeline runs on the local machine and outputs a local virtual camera feed.
Can I use SmartBlur with OBS?
Yes. Select the SmartBlur virtual camera as a camera source in OBS.
Start with a local privacy workflow
Download SmartBlur for Windows and test face, body, license plate, and manual blur workflows on your own media.
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