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With Street View, you can see panoramic, street-level images of practically any place in the world. Captured by Google's fleet of specialized vehicles with high-resolution cameras, these images provide a virtual tour of neighborhoods, landmarks, and businesses. While Street View is incredibly useful and sometimes nostalgic, it does raise privacy concerns.
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Google tries to blur identifiable faces and license plates in Street View to prevent misuse, but your house will still appear clearly. If this visibility feels unsettling -- whether due to geospatial data privacy concerns, the desire to prevent criminal targeting, or maybe you just want to shield your property from unwelcome attention -- Google allows you to blur your home upon request. Here's how.
How to blur your house on Google Maps Street View
Google provides a quick process for requesting that your house, vehicle, or other object, or even your face, be blurred on Street View. Keep in mind that once blurred, the image cannot be reverted, so make your decision carefully.
1. Locate your home in Google Maps Open Google Maps on your computer and search for your address. You can also open the Google Maps app on your Android or iOS device and search for your address. Show more
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2. Open Street View If you're on your computer, drag the yellow "Pegman" icon onto your location to access Street View. If you're on a mobile device, just tap the Street View image associated with your address. Show more
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