How to hide your kids' faces before posting photos
Updated
Short answer
Cover each child's face with a solid block, an emoji or strong blur before the photo leaves your phone, and check for school logos, name tags and location details. FaceHush finds every face automatically on your device, so you only choose who stays visible.
Step by step
- 1
Censor every face first
Open the photo in FaceHush. Every face is covered by default.
- 2
Keep only who agreed
Tap the adults who are happy to be shown. Children and bystanders stay hidden.
- 3
Use a strong style
Emoji and solid cover hide a face completely; they are the safest choice for children.
- 4
Check the rest of the picture
Look for uniforms, name tags, house numbers and anything else that identifies the child.
Why parents are hiding faces
Photos posted publicly can be copied, saved and reused long after you delete them. Children cannot consent, and many parents and schools now prefer to share moments without showing their faces.
AI image tools have added a new reason: clear face photos are the raw material for face swaps and other synthetic images. A covered face gives them nothing to work with.
A checklist before you post
Covering the face is the biggest step, but not the only one.
- Faces of every child, including those in the background
- School uniforms, crests and name tags
- House numbers, street signs and car number plates
- Location tags in the post itself
- Who can see the post: friends only beats public
Keep the moment, lose the identity
An emoji over a face still shows the hug, the race or the birthday cake. FaceHush lets you pick any emoji from your keyboard, so the photo stays fun to look at.
Questions
What is the safest way to hide a child's face?
A solid block or an emoji. They remove the face completely, unlike a light blur that can leave features visible.
Can I keep my own face and hide the kids?
Yes. Everyone starts hidden in FaceHush; tap yourself to stay visible.
Does FaceHush keep a copy of my family photos?
No. Everything happens on your phone. There is no account and no server that receives your photos.
Can FaceHush remember my children's faces?
Yes, if you want. The face library stores a mathematical fingerprint on your device only and pre-applies your choice the next time those faces appear.