How to hide text in images with iLoveIMG | Precautions before blurring addresses and license plates

When hiding text in an image with iLoveIMG, use manual blur range instead of automatic face detection. Common targets include car license plates, background signs, mail, receipts, smartphone screens, name tags, and maps with visible addresses.

Steps to hide text/number plate with iLoveIMG

1. Upload the image to Blur Face.

2. Review the automatic detection results and select additional area features such as Add blur area.

3. Specify the range to include the entire text string or license plate.

4. Adjust the blur strength and check to see if there are any legible outlines of text remaining.

5. Short text strings such as license plates are hidden slightly larger, including surrounding car models, region names, and background information.

6. Enlarge the saved image and check to see if any original text remains at the edges of the processing.

Information that can and cannot be blurred out

For photographic purposes, scenes that need to be made inconspicuous, such as car license plates and signboards, can be blurred. On the other hand, it is best to black out or cut out the name, address, phone number, account information, QR code, and login information in the screenshot. When hiding text, priority is placed on making it difficult to restore and guess over the appearance of the processing.

Things to consider before using online image processing

The advantage of browser-based image processing sites is that you can use them immediately without installing an app. However, for images that require careful handling, such as work documents, ID cards, medical and financial information, please consider the upload destination and terms of use when deciding. It is also effective to cut out only the images to be published and avoid uploading the original data itself unnecessarily.

What to check after using How to hide text in images with iLoveIMG

The main risk is leaving a small edge of text, a number, or a code visible after editing. When using How to hide text in images with iLoveIMG, make the edited area slightly larger than the target and open the exported file once before posting.

When using How to hide text in images with iLoveIMG, treat visual softening and redaction as separate jobs. For How to hide text in images with iLoveIMG, blur or mosaic can reduce detail, but sensitive text and codes are easier to check with an opaque cover.

Frequently asked questions

How to hide license plate in iLoveIMG?

Add a blur range manually to cover the entire number and the surrounding margins. Even if the numbers appear small, check to see if they can be discerned when the original image is enlarged.

Is it okay to blur my address and share it on iLoveIMG?

Addresses and phone numbers should be blacked out or cut out rather than blurred out. If you are sharing to an unspecified number of social networking sites, use a wider and more opaque cover.