PhixitBlur an image
A blurred photo makes a calm background for text, a soft wallpaper, or a privacy-friendly preview. Drag one slider from a gentle soften to a heavy blur.
Free, no sign-up. Your photo stays on your device. Try it on a sample photo
How to blur an image
- Choose or drop a photo. It opens with Soft blur already applied.
- Drag Soft blur until it looks right. The blur scales with the photo, so the saved file matches the preview.
- Save from Export.
Good to know
- To blur only part of a photo, such as a face or a number plate, use the Censor tool instead.
- To blur the top and bottom and keep a sharp band, use Tilt-shift.
- Add Glow for a softer, brighter, dreamier blur.
Questions
Can I blur just the background?
Not automatically. Tilt-shift keeps a horizontal band sharp, which works when the subject is in the middle of the frame.
Is a blurred photo safe for hiding information?
Light blur can sometimes be partly reversed. To hide text, use the Censor tool with a black bar.
Does blur make the file smaller?
Yes, usually. Smooth areas compress better, especially as JPEG or WebP.
Related tools
- Blur a faceHide faces, license plates, names and addresses before you share a photo.
- Tilt-shift effectMake real scenes look like tiny models: blur the top and bottom, keep a sharp band, boost the colors.
- Glow effectGive photos a dreamy, luminous glow that blooms around highlights.
- Pixelate an imageTurn a photo into big retro pixels or 8-bit style art, with an adjustable block size.