MaskMyBody vs. Facepixelizer
Facepixelizer pioneered browser-based face blurring over a decade ago. But in an era of AI de-blurring tools like Depix, legacy mosaic pixelation is no longer secure.
The Problem with 2012-Era Mosaic Pixelation
Facepixelizer relies on pixelated mosaic blocks and Gaussian blur, filters that modern forensic AI can reverse.
- Vulnerability to Depix & Neural Reconstructors Facepixelizer’s primary mask styles are pixelate and blur. Tools like Depix and diffusion super-resolution models easily recover text and facial silhouettes from pixelated mosaic blocks.
- No Hand or Fingertip Biometric Landmarking Facepixelizer only features legacy face detection. It has zero capability to detect hands, peace signs, or biometric fingerprint ridges.
- Dated Desktop-Only Interface Built in the Flash/early HTML5 era, Facepixelizer lacks responsive mobile touch controls, pinch-to-zoom, and modern canvas optimization.
Technical Architecture Comparison Matrix
| Feature / Threat Vector | Standard / Competitor | MaskMyBody (Client-Side) |
|---|---|---|
| Resistance to Forensic AI (Depix) | Vulnerable. Mosaic blocks retain character and luminance hashes. | Immune. 0x00 Solid Black and Cryptographic Static destroy all entropy. |
| Biometric Hand & Fingerprint AI | None. Only basic legacy face detection. | Advanced MediaPipe 3D hand landmarker for fingertips and gestures. |
| EXIF Metadata & GPS Destruction | Inconsistent handling of modern HEIC and mobile EXIF tags. | Complete stripping of GPS, camera hardware serials, and timestamps. |
| Mobile Touch & Modern UI | Legacy non-responsive layout designed for 2012 desktop monitors. | Fully responsive mobile UI with dark/light themes and gesture support. |
| Privacy Architecture | Client-side in browser. | 100% Client-side in browser with zero server transmission. |
Forensic FAQ & Verification
Why should I switch from Facepixelizer to MaskMyBody?
Facepixelizer’s mosaic pixelation can be unblurred by modern AI tools like Depix. MaskMyBody uses true solid/noise pixel destruction, adds fingertip biometric detection for peace signs, scrubs EXIF GPS data, and works beautifully on smartphones.
Does MaskMyBody support pixelation if I really want it?
MaskMyBody focuses strictly on cryptographically irreversible redaction (Solid Black, Cryptographic Noise, and Opaque Emojis). We deliberately avoid reversible mosaic pixelation because our mission is true biometric and document privacy.
Is MaskMyBody free like Facepixelizer?
Yes! MaskMyBody is completely free for individual photo protection with no account or watermark. An optional Pro pass is available for bulk multi-photo batch processing.