MASKIT Step-by-Step Guide

pavelkucera4
Nov 26, 2025
2 min read

How to Use MASKIT for Automatic Photo Anonymization

Automatic photo anonymization is often necessary when working with sensitive data, people, or situations where privacy needs to be protected. MASKIT offers a simple way to anonymize faces, full bodies, or license plates - all without complex setup.

This step-by-step guide explains how to use the MASKIT web interface, how to work with features, and how to achieve the best results. Official documentation is available at: https://docs.maskit.ai/

1. Log into MASKIT

After opening the application, log in or create an account at https://app.maskit.ai/mask. No credit card is required, and you have a basic number of free credits available to try the tool. MASKIT runs entirely in the cloud, so you don't install anything and can start immediately.

MASKIT is a serverless application; your images are not stored anywhere—our goal is to ensure maximum GDPR compliance.

2. Upload a Photo

In the main interface, click the Select Files button, or simply drag and drop one or more photos from your computer.

Tip: MASKIT supports standard image formats (JPEG, JPG, PNG, WEBP, JFIF).

3. Select the Anonymization Type

MASKIT allows you to anonymize several types of objects:

Face
Full Body
License Plates

MASKIT automatically detects individual objects, including complex cases such as reflections in glass, partially hidden objects, and others.

4. Start Anonymization

After setting the parameters, click on Anonymize. The system will upload the files to the server and anonymize them according to the set rules. The entire process usually takes just a few seconds depending on the scene's complexity.

During processing, the following occurs:

Face / person / license plate detection
Application of the selected anonymization style
Consistency check (e.g., checking reflections or covered parts)
Deletion of the original photo from the server

5. Check Results

Once anonymization is complete, anonymized photo previews will appear.

For each image, you can:

View the photo
Download the photo
Delete the photo

You can also bulk download the photos as a zip file or bulk delete them.

6. Advanced Settings

MASKIT also features advanced settings for automation and anonymization configuration. These options are available via API integration and include:

Anonymization method (blur or overlay)
Detection area for anonymization (mask or rectangle)
Object blur strength
Edge strength of the blurred object to make the transition as natural as possible
API calls for:
- anonymization
- process status
- result download
Webhook integration