Blur Pixel phone video for privacy-safe publishing

Google’s HDR pipeline can lift shadow detail that reveals distant plates—run plate detection even on ‘dark’ night scenes.

Tensor-specific processing sometimes changes per clip—avoid Smart Storage ‘optimized’ copies if they downscale detail.

Capture tips

  • Use ‘Original’ when transferring via Google Photos for editing.

Upload device footage →

One-click alternative with BGBlur

Upload a clip and preview automatic face, plate, background, or prompt-based blur—no keyframes or nested timelines.

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Frequently asked questions

Magic Eraser?
Still photo feature; video needs BGBlur-style temporal masks.
10-bit HLG?
Export a delivery-friendly SDR or upload the file your editor exports for social.
Face Unblur?
Sharper faces mean easier detection—and more reason to blur when publishing broadly.

BGBlur provides privacy tooling for creators and teams; consult counsel for broadcast, evidentiary, or regulated workflows.

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