The Scene Auto Blur feature automatically blurs sensitive information, such as faces and vehicle license plates, in 360° images to protect personal data.
This feature is mandatory when posting on Google Street View and can also be used for privacy protection in various other 360° content.
What is the Scene Auto Blur Feature?
Automatic Blur for Privacy Protection•
AI automatically detects and blurs sensitive areas, such as faces and vehicle license plates.
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Protects personal data without requiring manual editing, ensuring convenience.
Mandatory for Google Street View Posting•
When posting on Google Street View, compliance with privacy regulations is required, making blur processing essential.
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If blurring is not applied, Google may restrict or remove the post.
Applicable to Other 360° Content•
In addition to Google Street View, this feature can be used for privacy protection in virtual tours, 360° spatial content, and various XR services.
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If privacy protection is needed when sharing 360° images, the auto blur function can be applied.
How to Apply Scene Auto Blur
Step 1: Select the Scene for Blur Processing
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Go to the Scene Auto Blur menu.
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Select the Scene(s) where you want to apply blur.
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Ensure that the selected Scenes appear correctly in the list.
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AI automatically detects faces, vehicle license plates, and other sensitive areas for blurring.
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Processing time varies depending on image size and complexity, typically taking 2 to 10 minutes.
Step 2: AI Detection & Automatic Blur Processing
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You will receive a notification email once the blur processing is complete.
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Refresh the editing screen to check the applied blur effect.
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Some areas may be incorrectly detected, so please verify the results after application.
Precautions When Using Scene Auto Blur AI detection may not be 100% accurate. Please review the results after application. Blurred images cannot be reverted to the original. Ensure accuracy before applying. Check if the blur has been properly applied before posting on Google Street View.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Blur processing is taking a long time. Is this normal?
Yes, processing time varies depending on image size and complexity, typically taking 2 to 10 minutes.Q2. Can I revert an image to its original state after blur processing?
No, once an image has been blurred, it cannot be restored to its original state.Q3. What should I do if AI fails to detect faces or license plates?
If automatic detection does not work, you must manually apply the blur.Q4. Is blur processing mandatory when posting on Google Street View?
Yes, faces, vehicle license plates, and other personal information must be blurred to comply with privacy regulations.If privacy protection is not applied, Google may restrict or remove the post.
Q5. Can the blur feature be used outside of Google Street View?
Yes, it can be used for privacy protection in virtual tours, 360° content sharing, and various XR services.This feature is available in the PRO plan or higher, allowing users to apply blur not only to Google Street View content but also to other 360° and 3D content.