Is pixelate.video safe for UK schools?

AI Prefect rates pixelate.video Amber for staff use (Processor/controller role depends on how it is used; Data may leave the UK/EU; safeguards stated but no school DPA found; No school DPA found) and Red for pupil use (Supplier says it is not for pupils). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-11-06. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.

Does pixelate.video train on our data?

According to the supplier's published documents: no - footage and photos never leave the device; face finding uses on-device MediaPipe BlazeFace served from the site; no account and no upload.

Where is pixelate.video data stored?

opened media never leaves the device (browser IndexedDB and local storage only); site pages hosted by Cloudflare; optional Google Analytics may process visit data in the US under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (can be turned off in Cookie settings or via Global Privacy Control); Cloudflare Web Analytics and Ahrefs Web Analytics (cookieless); ratings and error reports stored on Cloudflare Workers and Durable Objects.

What age is pixelate.video for?

Not stated. The supplier does not publish a minimum age we could find.

Is there a safer alternative to pixelate.video?

Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: Descript (amber), Pictory (amber).

pixelate.video

not stated (independent project; contact hello@pixelate.video; no limited-company name published) · on-device video and photo redaction (pixelate, blur or black-box faces, plates and screens in the browser) · Last checked 2026-11-06

For teachers

pixelate.video helps staff pixelate, blur or black-box faces and other details in a school video or photo before they share it, with the work staying on the device. You still watch the export, because small or turned-away faces can be missed.

Illustration, not a measured result. This describes the job the tool is listed for. It is not a time saving we measured, not a guarantee, not data from a school, and not part of the red, amber or green rating.

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Staff: AMBER Use with caution

Why amber:

Processor/controller role depends on how it is used
Data may leave the UK/EU; safeguards stated but no school DPA found
No school DPA found

Pupils: RED Not recommended for school data

Why red:

Supplier says it is not for pupils

How is this rated?

Key facts

Trains on what you type: No
Where data is stored: Mixed
Minimum age: Not stated
Use case: AI video creation
Sector: Schools, Further education (FE), Higher education (HE)
Research status: Sourced

Safer alternatives

Same main use (AI video creation) and sector, rated better for the same audience. Alternatives are suggested from our published ratings; check they meet your needs. How alternatives are chosen

For staff use

No better-rated alternative found yet: here’s what to look for.

It acts as a processor for your school (not a controller)
It doesn’t train its AI on what you type
Data stays in the UK/EU, or transfer safeguards (standard contractual clauses, the UK IDTA or adequacy) are stated
There is a data processing agreement (DPA) for schools
The minimum age fits your pupils, or pupils use it through a school account

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For pupil use

Descript · Amber
5 caution points: Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller
Pictory · Amber
5 caution points: Doesn’t say if it is a processor or controller

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About the tool

SupplierThe company that makes and runs the tool.: not stated (independent project; contact hello@pixelate.video; no limited-company name published)
WebsiteWhere we found the main information about the tool.: https://pixelate.video/ (opens in a new tab)
CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper.: on-device video and photo redaction (pixelate, blur or black-box faces, plates and screens in the browser)
Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care.: no - staff/adult browser tool for redacting faces and details before sharing; no pupil accounts (no sign-in)

Your data

Processor or controllerA processor only uses data on your school’s instructions. A controller makes its own decisions about the data, which means your school has less say.: not a processor of opened videos or photos (decode, face detection and export stay on the device); controller of website analytics and optional rating/error reports only
Where data is storedWhich country the data is stored in. UK or EU storage is usually simpler for schools.: opened media never leaves the device (browser IndexedDB and local storage only); site pages hosted by Cloudflare; optional Google Analytics may process visit data in the US under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (can be turned off in Cookie settings or via Global Privacy Control); Cloudflare Web Analytics and Ahrefs Web Analytics (cookieless); ratings and error reports stored on Cloudflare Workers and Durable Objects
Trains AI models on inputsWhether what you type (or upload) may be used to improve the supplier’s AI. “No” is what you want for anything about pupils or staff.: no - footage and photos never leave the device; face finding uses on-device MediaPipe BlazeFace served from the site; no account and no upload
How long inputs are keptHow long the supplier keeps what you type before deleting it.: media and edit state stay in the browser (IndexedDB; leftover render fragments expire after seven days; up to 24 recent exports listed until cleared); optional rating notes kept up to 24 months; error reports 30 days (grouped summaries up to 180 days after last seen); Google Analytics visit retention 14 months

Agreements and contacts

Privacy noticeThe supplier’s privacy notice: their own explanation of what they do with personal data.: https://pixelate.video/privacy (opens in a new tab)
Data processing agreement (DPA)The data processing agreement: the contract that sets out how the supplier must look after your school’s data.: not stated
Signs individual DPAs with schoolsWhether the supplier will sign a data agreement with your school specifically, rather than just standard online terms.: not stated
UK GDPR representative / DPOWhether the supplier names a data protection officer or UK representative you can contact about data questions.: not stated (contact hello@pixelate.video; UK GDPR rights described on the privacy page; no DPO or UK representative named)

Age and safety

Minimum ageThe youngest age the supplier allows to use the tool. Check this before any pupil uses it.: not stated
Key safety noteAnything else worth knowing, such as admin controls or content filtering.: free browser tool with no signup; always review the export — tiny, distant or turned-away faces can be missed; light blur or small pixel blocks can leave faces and text readable (prefer black box or large blocks for IDs and plates); no school DPA or named company behind the site; Google Analytics on by default until turned off; not the same product as Ocucon Pixelate (cloud SAR redaction) or the mobile App Store Video Blur Editor - Pixelate
Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is.: sourced (privacy revised 6 Nov 2026, read 6 Nov 2026)

Sources

pixelate.videohttps://pixelate.video/ (opens in a new tab)
pixelate.videohttps://pixelate.video/privacy (opens in a new tab)
pixelate.videohttps://pixelate.video/about (opens in a new tab)
pixelate.videohttps://pixelate.video/contact (opens in a new tab)

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Quick answers

Is pixelate.video safe for UK schools?: AI Prefect rates pixelate.video Amber for staff use (Processor/controller role depends on how it is used; Data may leave the UK/EU; safeguards stated but no school DPA found; No school DPA found) and Red for pupil use (Supplier says it is not for pupils). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-11-06. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.
Does pixelate.video train on our data?: According to the supplier's published documents: no - footage and photos never leave the device; face finding uses on-device MediaPipe BlazeFace served from the site; no account and no upload.
Where is pixelate.video data stored?: opened media never leaves the device (browser IndexedDB and local storage only); site pages hosted by Cloudflare; optional Google Analytics may process visit data in the US under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (can be turned off in Cookie settings or via Global Privacy Control); Cloudflare Web Analytics and Ahrefs Web Analytics (cookieless); ratings and error reports stored on Cloudflare Workers and Durable Objects.
What age is pixelate.video for?: Not stated. The supplier does not publish a minimum age we could find.
Is there a safer alternative to pixelate.video?: Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: Descript (amber), Pictory (amber).

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