Is browser anonymization enough for research ethics boards?

Many boards accept manual blur when documented; confirm your IRB's rules. HideShot provides a practical tool, not legal advice on consent.

Can I mix blur and pixelate on one anonymized image?

Switch modes between selections. Faces might get blur while a badge number gets pixelate—whatever fits each region.

Do EXIF locations get removed when I anonymize?

HideShot edits pixels in the canvas; strip GPS metadata separately if your camera embedded coordinates in the file.

How many regions can I anonymize on a single photo?

There is no hard cap—draw until every identifying element is handled, then download the composite result.

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Anonymize Photo Online

Strip identifying detail from street photography, events, and volunteer shots.

🔒 No upload · Runs in your browser · Instant download

Anonymization is more than face blur: logos on lanyards, house numbers, and badge text can identify someone when combined. HideShot lets you mark every sensitive region on one canvas with blur, pixelate, or black box.

Because processing stays in the tab, GDPR-conscious teams can anonymize event photos without a data-processing agreement for a cloud editor. You control which regions lose detail and which stay for storytelling.

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How It Works

Upload

Drop your image in or paste from clipboard.

Pick Mode

Black Box, Blur, or Pixelate.

Select Areas

Rectangle, oval, or freehand lasso — then hide what you selected.

Download

Hit Download PNG. Done.