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Anonymize faces and license plates in media with BlurIt

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

This n8n template demonstrates how to use Blurit to anonymize faces and/or license pla...

Best for

  • Multimodal AI automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.formtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.merge, n8n-nodes-base.wait, n8n-nodes-base.switch

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Blurit.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Anonymize faces and license plates in media with BlurIt
Workflow name
Anonymize faces and license plates in media with BlurIt

This n8n template demonstrates how to use Blurit to anonymize faces and/or license plates in images or videos directly within your workflow.

Use cases include: automatically anonymizing dashcam videos, securing photos before sharing them publicly, or ensuring compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR.

How it works

  • The workflow starts with a Form Trigger where you can upload your image or video file.
  • An HTTP Request node authenticates with the BlurIt API using your Client ID and Secret.
  • The file is then uploaded to BlurIt via an HTTP Request to create a new anonymization task.
  • A polling loop checks the task status until it succeeds.
  • Once complete, the anonymized media is retrieved and saved using a Write Binary File node.

How to use

  • Replace the placeholder credentials in the Set Auth Config node with your BlurIt Client ID and Secret (found in your BlurIt Developer Dashboard).
  • Execute the workflow, open the provided form link, and upload an image or video.
  • The anonymized file will be written to your chosen output directory (or you can adapt the workflow to upload to cloud storage).

Requirements

  • A BlurIt account and valid API credentials (Client ID & Secret).
  • A running instance of n8n (cloud or self-hosted).
  • (Optional) Access to a shared folder or cloud storage service if you want to automate file delivery.

Need Help?

Contact us at [email protected],
or visit the BlurIt Documentation.

Happy Coding!

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Set Auth Config

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 2

Block 2 - Auth Get Token

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 2

Block 3 - Upload Input File

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.formTrigger - formTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - Create Blurit Task

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 7 - Merge

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.merge - merge
Config choices
Version 3

Block 8 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 9 - Wait

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.wait - wait
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 10 - Get Task Status

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 11 - Switch

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.switch - switch
Config choices
Version 3.2

Block 12 - Get Result File

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 13 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 14 - Sticky Note4

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 15 - Sticky Note5

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 16 - Sticky Note6

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Anonymize faces and license plates in media with BlurIt
Complexity advanced
Nodes 16
Categories Multimodal AI
Author Blurit
Published 12 Sept 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/8535/8535.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Anonymize faces and license plates in media with BlurIt do?

This n8n template demonstrates how to use Blurit to anonymize faces and/or license pla...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Multimodal AI use case.