Sourcenext has released a desktop photo tool that detects faces, number plates and location-revealing text before pictures are shared. Processing stays on the computer, and users can inspect and change the selected areas. The application also removes location and capture metadata stored inside files. Initial activation needs an internet connection; image editing can continue offline after that step.
Sourcenext, a Japanese software company, released Photo Keshi Privacy on October 6. The desktop application detects personal information in photographs before they are shared. The company’s announcement and AI Watch’s account describe concealing visible details and removing supplementary file information. Image processing takes place on the computer, without uploading photographs to a cloud server.[1], [2]
The tool uses AI to find faces, vehicle number plates, location-identifying text and QR codes. Concealment options include blur, mosaic and black covering. Users can inspect the selected areas, add something the detector missed or remove an unwanted concealment. Comparing the original and processed images lets them review those choices. Multiple photographs can be queued and handled individually, with completed pictures available for inspection before the entire queue has finished.[1]
A photo file can carry location, capture dates and thumbnail images separately from its visible content. The application removes those supplementary details as well. It preserves the original picture and saves the edited version with a separate folder and filename. Initial activation and user registration require an internet connection. After activation, images can be processed offline, covering both the visible photograph and the information attached to its file.[1]
