Blur Faces and Number Plates on Your Own Computer
Desktop app that blurs faces, people and number plates in photos, videos and live cameras with local processing.
In plain English
SmartBlur hides faces, people and car number plates in photos and videos. It runs on your own Windows or Mac computer, so your files are not uploaded anywhere. It can also blur a live camera feed. Buyers pay for a license after a free week.
$114 verified revenue last 30 days; $292 all time (TrustMRR/Polar, Nov 3, 2026)
Operator: Not disclosed on TrustMRR
Revenue independently checked: documents reviewed by a publication, or a public dashboard.
Not disclosed.
The tool stack
Payments / merchant of record
Google Play ↗Android distribution
Prices are the vendors' published list prices as researched in Oct 2026 and change often — always check the vendor's pricing page.
Step-by-step setup
- Build a desktop app that finds faces, people and number plates.
- Run the blurring on the user's own computer so files are not uploaded.
- Sell a Pro license after a 7-day free trial.
- Grow via search, privacy and video-creator communities.
What's automated vs. the human 10%
The machine does
- Core AI generation/analysis
- Billing and onboarding
You still do
- Product quality and support
- Distribution and marketing
- Compliance and edge cases
Overview
AI redaction app for Windows and Apple-silicon Mac that blurs faces, people and license plates in photos, videos, batches and live camera feeds with local processing; Android app processes photos on-device.
Operator: Not disclosed on TrustMRR. Category on TrustMRR: Security. Founded: 2026-05-19. Website: https://smartblur.app/
Estimated split: about 90% of the work automated, 10% human.
Realistic income
TrustMRR (checked Nov 3, 2026) shows $114 in Polar-verified revenue over the last 30 days and $292 over its tracked history. Current subscription revenue shows about $12 a month. This is one operator’s result, often after months or years of work, and doesn’t predict yours. Check the live listing — numbers change.
Risks
- Missed faces or plates can still expose people; users must check results.
- Free tools and video editors offer basic blurring.
- Must keep up with Windows and Mac updates.
- Startup cost and time to first dollar are not disclosed.
*Income figures are illustrative ranges based on public pricing and typical outcomes reported by practitioners, not guarantees. Most new online businesses earn little or nothing at first. Not financial, legal or tax advice.
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