Blur an entire image, or soften it, online. A gentle blur creates a soft background or a frosted effect; a strong blur obscures detail entirely — useful for hiding sensitive information or making a calm backdrop.
A soft effect, or hiding information
A gentle blur creates a soft, dreamy, or frosted-glass look and can make a busy background recede so a subject stands out. A strong blur obscures detail entirely, which is useful for hiding sensitive information before you share an image. You control the strength with a live preview.
Whole image vs one region
This tool blurs the entire image. To blur just one area — a face or a house number — crop that region, blur it, and place it back, or use the pixelate tool to redact a specific detail. Note that a heavy blur permanently discards detail, so keep your original if you might need it. Your image is uploaded to do the work and deleted automatically an hour later.
How to blur an image
- 1Upload your image.
- 2Set the blur strength while watching the preview.
- 3Stop at the softness you want.
- 4Download the blurred image.
When to use Blur image
- Creating a soft, dreamy or frosted-glass backdrop.
- Obscuring a background so a subject stands out.
- Hiding text or detail across the whole image (for a face or one area, combine with a crop).
Frequently asked questions
Can I blur just part of the image?
This tool blurs the whole image. To blur one region, crop that area, blur it, and place it back — or use pixelate for redacting a specific detail.
Is a strong blur reversible?
No — a heavy blur permanently discards detail, which is exactly why it works for hiding information. Keep your original if you may need it.
Is my image uploaded?
Yes — your image is uploaded so our server can do the work, and it is deleted automatically an hour later. No account is needed.