Blur the background of a photo
Open a photo and everything behind the subject is blurred, while the person or object stays sharp. Adjust the blur strength until it looks natural.
Free · Runs on your device · No uploadsDrop a photo here
or paste it with ⌘V · JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC
How to blur the background of a photo
Open a photo. Drop it here, paste it, or choose a file.
Set the blur strength.
Download the result.
What you can do
- Portrait-mode look for any photo
- Adjustable blur strength
- Edge sharpness for hair and soft edges
- Runs on your device, with no uploads, no sign-up and no watermark
Questions
How do I get a portrait-mode blur on a normal photo?+
Open it here. The AI finds the subject and blurs only what is behind it, which looks like a camera’s portrait mode.
How is this different from Blur Image?+
Blur Image blurs the whole photo or a frame you draw. Blur Background finds the subject for you and blurs everything else.
What if part of the subject gets blurred too?+
Raise Edge sharpness for a cleaner cut. Photos where the subject stands out clearly from the background work best.
Are my photos uploaded?+
No. The blur is made in your browser, and the photo never leaves your device.
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