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About ObscuraCam

1. ObscuraCam removes all of this information. ★ PARTNERSHIP: ObscuraCam is a partnership between the security experts at the Guardian Project and WITNESS. org, a non-profit using the power of video and storytelling to open the eyes of the world to human rights abuses. ★ ABOUT US: Guardian Project is a group of developers that make secure mobile apps and open-source code for a better tomorrow. ★ ABOUT WITNESS: A non-profit using the power of video and storytelling to open the eyes of the world to human rights abuses. ★ OPEN-SOURCE: ObscuraCam is free software. ★ MESSAGE US: Are we missing your favorite feature? Found an annoying bug? Please tell us!

2. Information that could identify you as the cameraperson is removed from the files for added security. ★ PRIVACY FOR YOUR PICTURES: ObscuraCam can be used as a camera to take photos, or to anonymize photos and videos you’ve already taken. ★ AUTOMATIC FACE DETECTION: ObscuraCam automatically detects faces in both photos and videos, so you can quickly and easily anonymize a crowd or a long video. ★ MULTIPLE PRIVACY MODES: Faces can be pixelated, removed completely, or disguised with funny nose and glasses.

3. You can also blur everything except a small portion of an image. ★ SHARE SECURELY: We remove all identifying data stored in photos including GPS location data and phone make & model so you can save the protected photo back to the Gallery, or share it directly to Facebook, Twitter or any other "Share" enabled app. ★ PROTECTS THE IDENTITY OF THE PHOTOGRAPHER: Smartphones attach information to every photo they take, including where it was taken and by what type of camera.

4. In a world of viral videos and facial recognition, ObscuraCam helps you share photos and videos while protecting the privacy of you and those you care about.

5. With ObscuraCam you can blur and disguise faces in your photos and videos.

6. We’d love to hear from you.

7. Send us an email: support@guardianproject. info.

ObscuraCam Customer Insights

1. Camera Obscura has nada do with it: "A camera obscura is a dark room with a small hole/lens at one side through an image is projected onto a wall/table opposite the hole." "Camera obscura" can also refer to analogous constructions such as a box or tent in which exterior image is projected.

2. This would require a find & replace type feature as seen in Word and other office apps but for photos thus obscuring the same account number across a multiple pages scanned document.

3. Useful for quick obscuring of sensitive info in screenshot before uploading to cloud.Bull, your UI is too screwed up to be able to blur effectively for videos of any length...face recognition is non existing and when it does work, it never works right.

4. Camera obscuras with lens in opening have been used since 2:nd ½ of the 16th century & became popular for drawing aid, it help tracing projected image..."It crashes.

5. There is a legitimate use case for that, as especially on Pixel devices with photo backup built in, one might not want to use the default camera to take sensitive photos.

6. Most annoying thing, that it takes hours but nothing applied on video nor it saves the video with or without the edit.Give app permission to access your photos and obscure faces on pictures and save.

7. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is that the version on the Play store doesn't allow capturing photos directly from the app anymore.

8. Manually assigning perms shows a gallery of photos, but it still crashes.This app desperately needs to be maintained.

9. Video mode needs improvement.NOT WORKING at all, it asks to save the picture or video once it's done the menu is empty.

10. For another app or extended features I can use something for redacting names or account numbers on pages of scanned documents.

11. You can pixilate or redact face(s), or pixilate entire photo except the faces.

Steps to Troubleshoot & Fix ObscuraCam Issues

1. Fix ObscuraCam Not Working/Crashes/Errors/Unresponsive & Black/White screen:


  1. Restart ObscuraCam: Restarting the app will resolve most errors.
  2. Update the ObscuraCam App. Here is how:
    1. On Android goto PlayStore » Search for "ObscuraCam" » Open ObscuraCam » click "Update".
    2. On iPhone, goto AppStore » Your profile » Available Updates » Check for ObscuraCam » click "UPDATE".
  3. Clear ObscuraCam app cache: Clearing cached data will force your app to retrieve the latest data directly from ObscuraCam servers.
    1. On Android, goto Settings » Apps » Select "ObscuraCam" » click Storage » click "Clear Cache".
  4. Check ObscuraCam app permissions. If any of these permissions required to use your device's features are disenabled, ObscuraCam might not work.
  5. Uninstall and reinstall ObscuraCam. If nothing else has worked, completely uninstall ObscuraCam then reinstall.
  6. Restart your device. Last, restarting your device can often clear most problems causing ObscuraCam not working


2. Fix ObscuraCam Server issues & Internet Connection


  1. Check network connection: An unstable Internet will make ObscuraCam be unable to connect to it's servers. Ensure your wi-fi is working then restart app.
  2. Disable VPN: VPN can cause connection errors and lead to ObscuraCam not working. Make sure all VPNs are off
  3. Enable background data: When Background data is turned off, ObscuraCam may not be able to connect to the Internet when running in the background.

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