Watermarkly

Watermarkly is a web-based tool designed to protect privacy in digital photos by automatically blurring faces and license plates. It works directly in your browser, requiring no downloads or registration. The core function is simple: you upload one or multiple photos, and the AI immediately identifies and blurs all detectable faces. This makes it particularly useful for people who need to share images publicly while safeguarding personal identities.

The tool uses AI for automatic face detection but also provides manual controls for fine-tuning. You can adjust the blur intensity, change blur shapes between oval and rectangle, resize blurred areas, and even choose to keep specific faces unblurred. What sets Watermarkly apart is its batch processing capability—you can process numerous images simultaneously, saving significant time compared to editing photos individually. The free version adds a small Watermarkly logo to processed images, while paid plans remove this watermark.

Watermarkly is most beneficial for journalists documenting sensitive stories, social media managers sharing event photos, and anyone needing to comply with privacy regulations. Real-world applications include anonymizing witnesses in news photos, protecting children's identities in school event pictures, and blurring license plates in vehicle listings. The tool integrates with a broader suite of image editing functions, including cropping and compression, making it a practical choice for basic photo preparation tasks.