How to Blur Faces In a Video on Android and iPhone

ByJim Miller

Blurring faces in a photo on mobile devices is easy, but what about videos? While it may seem challenging, there are ways to blur faces in a video on both Android and iPhone. In this article, we will explore different methods to accomplish this task.

Using MovStash (iPhone)

  1. Download the MovStash app on your iPhone.
  2. Open the app and give it permission to access your photos and videos.
  3. The app offers various editing tools, including the face tracking mode. Tap on it to automatically detect and blur faces in your video.
  4. Tap on the Video camera icon to select the video you want to edit from your Camera Roll.
  5. The app will automatically blur the faces. Adjust the size and style of the blur using the provided icons. Once done, save the video.

If you prefer manual blurring, you can use the Simple blur mode or Blur with time-line mode in the editing tools. Additionally, there are other apps available on the App Store that can help you blur or pixelate faces in a video, such as Video Mosaic App, Blur-Video, and Blur Video Effect.

Using Blur Video App (Android)

  1. Download the Blur Video app on your Android phone.
  2. Open the app and select the video you want to edit.
  3. Tap on the Blur (+) button at the bottom. You can choose to track faces, objects, or manually blur a specific area.
  4. Place a rectangle on the face you want to blur and adjust its size.
  5. Start recording while moving the rectangle over the face throughout the video.
  6. Stop recording if needed or wait for it to stop automatically.
  7. Tap on the Export button and adjust the blur intensity.
  8. Save the video to your gallery.

You can also try the PutMask app to blur faces in a video on Android. Keep in mind that the app is free but adds a watermark to the video.

Using Vita App (Android and iOS)

The Vita app uses the concept of keyframes to blur moving objects in a video.

  1. Install the Vita app on your Android or iPhone.
  2. Launch the app and start a new project, selecting the video you want to edit.
  3. Tap on the Mosaic tab and choose between Pixel and Blur. Adjust the intensity using the slider.
  4. Resize the green bar below the video timeline to cover the duration you want the blur to appear.
  5. Move the blur effect to the desired face by dragging it.
  6. Tap on the Keyframe button and add diamonds to the blur timeline to track the movement of the object.
  7. When finished, go back to the main editing screen and export the video.

You can also use other video editing apps that support keyframes, such as InShot, to blur faces in a video. These apps offer additional features like adding emojis or stickers to blur faces.

Edit Videos on Mobile

Blurring faces in a video is crucial for protecting people's privacy. If you enjoy editing videos on your phone, consider checking out the best video editors for iPhone and Android without watermarks. Additionally, our guide on how to make a movie on Samsung Galaxy phones can provide further assistance.

With the right tools and techniques, blurring faces in videos on Android and iPhone becomes an effortless task. So go ahead and protect the privacy of individuals in your videos with these easy-to-use apps and methods.