Blur Street View Imagery

Google Street View cars capture images from public roads, which might include your home. If an image contains inappropriate content, or you prefer your home, vehicle, or full body not be shown, you can request it to be blurred. Only the home owner or tenant is eligible to request a house blur. Requests for blurring of property in the US must be accompanied by a document with proof of address. Individuals without a formal street address may still request blurring through the same verification process. In addition, Google uses cutting-edge technology that is designed to blur identifiable faces and license plates in Street View imagery.

When we receive and apply a blur request, the blur is permanent. We also ensure that the newly blurred Street View image is excluded from generative AI prompting from that point onward, honoring your privacy choice. However, new blur requests do not affect any AI-generated imagery that has previously been created or published by third parties.

To blur Google Street View you must send a request.

1. Find your home in Google Maps.
2. Open the Street View image that you want to blur.
3. In the bottom right, click “Report a Problem”.
   • For US ONLY:
     • If you select “My home”:
       • 1. Tick the box to certify you have the authority to make the request
       • 2. Click “Choose file” to upload your proof of address
       • 3. Enter the address of the residential location to be blurred
       • 4. Use the checkbox to indicate if your residence lacks a formal address
4. Complete the Report a Problem form and submit.

We'll review your report as fast as we can. If you entered your email address in the form, we may contact you to get additional information or to update you on the status of your report.