How to Blur Uninvolved People in Police Bodycam Footage
Clear faces of uninvolved people in police bodycam footage are often a major risk when distributing content. Once unprocessed videos are submitted to the media, courts, or public platforms, they can spark privacy disputes and even violate relevant laws and regulations.
How to quickly and accurately identify and blur irrelevant faces while ensuring critical bodycam footage remains clear has become a major challenge in video processing. This article will address this common issue and explain how to efficiently and securely blur faces in police bodycam footage with AVCLabs Video Blur AI.

Part 1: 3 Steps to Blur Uninvolved People in Police Bodycam Footage with AVCLabs Video Blur AI
When working with police bodycam footage, protecting the privacy of uninvolved people is crucial. AVCLabs Video Blur AI is a professional video blurring software that uses advanced AI to automatically identify and accurately blur faces in videos, effectively preventing privacy breaches and legal risks.
Step 1: Upload Police BodyCamera Footage
Launch AVCLabs Video Blur AI and click to import the video you want to blur.

Step 2: Apply Face Blur Feature
Select "Face" in the toolbar above, and AVCLabs Video Blur AI will blur all faces that appear in the police bodycamera footage. You can also use "Custom Selection" to flexibly choose which faces are blurred and which remain clear, meeting different privacy requirements.

Furthermore, you can use the new "Import Face Blur" feature. Upload a photo, and AVCLabs Video Blur AI automatically identifies people in the video who match that face and blurs them. You can also reverse the process and keep only that person's face clear while blurring everyone else.

Step 3: Set the Blur Style and Export
Select the blur settings based on your needs in the right panel. Once completed, click the Export Video button and select the output video settings. AVCLabs Video Blur AI will automatically render the processed video.

2. Why Choose AVCLabs Video Blur AI to Blur People?
Compared to time-consuming manual tracking and keyframing in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, the core value of AVCLabs Video Blur AI lies in its AI-driven automation capabilities. It automates the tedious work of face tracking and blurring, significantly saving you time and effort.
1. AI-Powered Automatic Face Tracking
AVCLabs Video Blur AI's built-in face tracking technology automatically identifies all faces and continuously blurs them throughout the video. Even in police bodycam footage with poor lighting, partially obscured faces, or frequent movement of multiple people, you can achieve precise and stable face blurring.
2. Flexible Control on Face Recognition
AVCLabs Video Blur AI offers a variety of face blurring methods, including automatic identification and manual selection. Of particular note is its latest "Face Import Blurring" feature. This flexible option allows you to precisely control which individuals need to be blurred, making it particularly suitable for police bodycam footage involving known suspects where the risk of false blurring must be avoided.
3. Diverse Blur Styles and Parameter Settings
AVCLabs Video Blur AI supports a variety of blur styles, such as pixelation and Gaussian blur, and allows you to customize the size, strength, and edge transitions of the blurred face. You can choose the most appropriate blurring method based on different publishing scenarios, such as a soft blur for media coverage or a complete obscuration for court evidence, to ensure privacy protection while meeting practical visual requirements.

Key Features of AVCLabs Video Blur AI
- Seamless license plate blurring.
- Advanced algo for precise license plate blur.
- Effortless, accurate license plate blurring.
- Intelligent blurring for easy license plate anonymization.
- A preview of the blurred video can be shown in real-time.
3. FAQ About Blur Faces in Video
Q1: How to blur moving faces smoothly in a video?
A: The most effective way to achieve a smooth blur effect is to use professional tools that support AI face tracking. Software such as AVCLabs Video Blur AI utilizes artificial intelligence technology to automatically detect and track moving faces in videos, then apply a continuous, smooth blur effect. This not only ensures that the blurred area follows the face as it moves, but also avoids the shaking or errors that may be caused by manual operation.
Q2: What is the easiest way to blur faces in a video?
A: The simplest approach is to use automated processing software, like AVCLabs Video Blur AI. Simply upload your video, let the AI detect all faces, and choose whether to blur everyone or specific individuals. It also allows you to upload a photo to blur only matched faces - useful for police bodycam footage, where you might want to blur uninvolved people while keeping key individuals clear.
Conclusion
Blurring uninvolved people in police bodycam footage doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. With AVCLabs Video Blur AI, you can achieve accurate and consistent face blur in just a few clicks. Whether you need to protect privacy, comply with legal standards, or simply streamline your workflow, this intelligent solution can be a real help. Try AVCLabs Video Blur AI today to experience how AI can simplify your video editing tasks.