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How To Blur Faces in Videos with Movavi [2024]

James Hogan
James Hogan Originally published Nov 09, 24, updated Dec 10, 24

Looking to learn how to blur faces in videos with Movavi? This powerful tool makes it easy to protect privacy or create artistic effects in your projects. With just a few clicks, you can seamlessly apply a blur to any face, ensuring your content meets privacy standards. Movavi’s intuitive interface and advanced features make video editing accessible for everyone. Discover how this software can elevate your video editing skills and explore its wide range of capabilities.

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Part1. How To Blur Faces in Videos With Movavi

Movavi is a versatile video editing software that offers a range of user-friendly features, perfect for both beginners and professionals. Its intuitive design allows you to edit videos effortlessly, adding effects, transitions, and more. One standout feature is the ability to blur faces, ensuring privacy and enhancing creative expression. Ready to dive in? Let's explore how to blur faces in videos using Movavi.

Here is a step-by-step demonstration of the process, which you can follow along with.

Step1Add Files to Movavi

After launching Movavi, click "Add Files" to import the video. You can import the local video that needs face blurring.

add files
Step2Drag the video to the timeline

After importing the video, drag the video you need to edit onto the timeline.

drag the video to the timeline
Step3Entry for face blurring

At the bottom of the left toolbar, there is a "More Tools" section. Click on it and then select the "Highlight and Conceal" option. You will then see the "Mosaic" module, where you can choose a mosaic effect you like. After selecting, you will see that the faces in the video have been blurred, and you can manually adjust the size of the blurred area.

Entry for face blurring
Step4Select "Mosaic Properties"

If you think the mosaic grid pixels are too small, you can click on "Mosaic Properties" to adjust the pixel size.

change mosaic size
Step5Select "Motion Tracking"

If you want the mosaic to continuously follow the movement of the face in the video, you need to select "Motion Tracking." It is recommended to use the AI mode.

Track the face.
Step6Preview the effect

After completing the above operations, the mosaic effect will continuously appear on the faces in the video. Once you confirm the effect, you can export the video.

Track the face.

Part2. Best Alternative Way To Blur Face in Videos With Wondershare Filmora

While Movavi offers excellent face-blurring capabilities, Wondershare Filmora is another great option worth exploring. It's one of the most reliable platforms that you can come across to edit and modify your videos. It also offers preset templates and an Instant Mode that can help you create a video from scratch efficiently. Also, it provides fast rendering speed so that you can see your final results instantly.

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3 Methods To Blur Faces Using Filmora

There are three major and easy ways to blur faces in videos using a desktop app. These methods include using the AI face mosaic, the face-off effect, and motion tracking. In this section, you will discover how to blur people’s faces in videos using both methods.

How To blur faces using the AI Mosaic feature

AI Face Mosaic is a new feature available in Filmora version 14 and above. It helps users quickly apply mosaic coverings to sensitive individuals who should not appear on screen, especially in scenes with multiple people. Let's take a look at the steps to use this feature.

Step 1: Launch Filmora on your PC and go to "More" or select the three dots at the end of the editing options.

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Step 2: Click on "AI Face Mosaic". Then, import your media for editing.

filmora ai tools

Step 3: Filmora will automatically analyze the video to apply the blurring effect to faces throughout the footage. Once the analysis is done, each face will have the mosaic effect.

filmora mosaic feature

Step 4: To choose a face to remove the mosaic effect, deselect it from the right-hand panel.

filmora media properties

Step 5: You can also use the grader to adjust the strength, feather, and opacity of the blur.

filmora mosaic properties

Step 6: You can also invert the mosaic by clicking "Invert". This makes everything else, except the faces, have the mosaic effect.

inverting the blur effect

And that's it! Once you're done, preview your video and export it.

How To Blur Faces Using the Face-off Effect

Another quick and easy way to blur faces in Filmora is by using effects from the editing suite. You only need to select the face blur effect to add a mosaic to a person's face. Here is how to blur someone’s face in a video using Face-off:

Step 1: Launch Filmora on your PC and click on "New Project".

filmora new project

Step 2: To import your media, drag and drop it into the editing suite or click "Import".

importing new media

Step 3: Tap "Effects" from the main menu at the top of the suite.

filmora’s effect pbrary

Step 4: If you don't see the Face-off effect on the first effects page, search "Face-off" in the search bar.

filmora face-off feature

Step 5: Click on the "Face-off effect" to download it. Then, drag and drop it onto your media in the timeline. Next, preview the video to ensure the blur is in the right spot throughout it and export it.

filmora face-off properties

How To Blur Faces Using the Motion Tracking

If you want to apply a mosaic to a moving person's face, the motion tracking feature in Filmora is your best choice. Let's take a look at how this feature can be used to mosaic a face.

Step1 Import the Video and Drag It to the Timeline

Once you are done launching Filmora, select "Create New Project". Afterward, import and drop the video into the timeline.

Import the Video
Step2 Adjust the Motion Tracking Space

Now place the play head at the start and proceed with the "Motion Tracking" tool, and adjust the motion tracking space from your preview window.

adjust the motion tracking space
Step3 Start the Motion Tracking Process

Once done, hit the "Start Tracking" button. Within a few minutes, you will be able to finish this process.

start the motion tracking process
Step4 Customize the Blur Settings

Now, click the video on the timeline. In the pane on the right, under the "link element" option, you can select the overlay element you want, such as an image or mosaic.

customize mosaic blur settings
Step5 Choose Mosaic in Motion Tracking

If you choose the mosaic, a mosaic will appear over the person's face. Also, you can change the blur amount and blur opacity. Afterward, adjust the blurred space on your preview window. Once confirmed, you can export the video.

select mosaic in motion tracking

Conclusion

In summary, learning how to blur faces in videos with Movavi provides an effective solution for privacy and creative needs. However, if you're looking for a more comprehensive editing experience, Filmora is highly recommended. With its intuitive interface and robust features, Filmora offers superior control and flexibility for all your video projects. Explore Filmora to elevate your editing skills and achieve professional results effortlessly.

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James Hogan
James Hogan Dec 10, 24
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