Blur, pixelate or black out?
| Effect | Use it for | Can it be undone? |
|---|---|---|
| Blur | Faces and backgrounds where you want the photo to still look natural | Not from the saved file, but a light blur can leave a face recognisable |
| Pixelate | Faces, number plates, screens in the background | Large blocks are safe; small blocks over text can sometimes be guessed back |
| Black out | Card and account numbers, passwords, addresses, ID documents | No. The pixels are replaced with solid black |
Before you share the edited photo
The saved file is a new image, so it carries no GPS location, date or camera details. The original photo is still in your library, unchanged. If the original is the sensitive one, move it into a vault or delete it, and check Recently Deleted.
