Blur photos
Blur photos to hide distracting background details or draw attention to a specific subject. Apply blur to the entire image for a soft effect, or use the Brush tool to blur specific areas.
Blur a photo from the Projects tab
- From the homepage, go to Projects, then select All projects.
- Go to Images.
- Hover over the photo you want to edit, then select (More).
- Select Edit image.
- Go to Tools, then select See all.
- Select Blur. From here, choose whether to blur a specific area or the entire photo.
Blur a photo in your design
- Select the photo you want to edit.
- From the editor toolbar, select Edit.
- Go to Tools, then select See all.
- Select Blur. From here, choose whether to blur a specific area or the entire photo.
Blur options
Blur a specific area (Brush tab)
- Adjust the Brush size and Intensity sliders.
- Select and drag over the area you want to blur.
- To undo, select the Remove brush and paint over the blurred areas.
Blur the entire photo (Whole image tab)
- Drag the Intensity slider to adjust the blur strength for the entire image.
Good to know
- Combine methods: For a creative effect, blur the whole image first. Then, go to the Brush tab and use the Remove brush to bring a subject back into sharp focus.
- File types: The Blur tool works on flat images like PNGs and JPGs. It isn’t available for vector graphics or elements.
- Videos: The Blur tool isn’t available for video designs.
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