License Plate Blur
Blur License Plates in Photos & Video — AI-Powered, Instant
Automatically detect and redact vehicle license plates and number plates in images and video. Scanon.ai's AI identifies plates in any orientation or lighting condition. Processed in-memory — files are never stored. No account required.
How it works
Three steps, fully automatic
Step 1
Drop your file
Upload a photo or clip containing one or many vehicles.
Step 2
AI detects plates automatically
Plates are located across angles, distances and low-light scenes.
Step 3
Download your redacted media
Choose blur strength, then export the anonymized file.
When you need to blur license plates
- Posting cars for sale on marketplaces and classifieds
- Sharing dashcam footage on social or YouTube
- Posting any vehicle photo on social media
- Journalism and documentary publishing
- Fleet management reports and case files
- Real estate street photography that captures parked cars
Privacy laws and license plates
License plates are considered personal data under GDPR in the EU and UK, and are covered by several US state privacy laws. Blurring plates before publishing protects you legally and reduces the risk of complaints, takedowns, or fines tied to identifiable vehicles.
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