To blur the background of a photo, add it above. An AI model separates the subject from what’s behind it, and only the background is blurred, so the person or product stays sharp. Use the slider to go from a gentle softening to a blur strong enough to hide the details of a room. It gives the shallow depth-of-field look of a large camera lens to a picture taken on any phone, and it’s a simple way to draw attention to the subject or tidy up a distracting scene. There’s nothing to install, and the photo isn’t stored.
How to blur a background
- Drop your photo on the box and wait a few seconds for the AI.
- Move the “Blur strength” slider until it looks right.
- Zoom in on the edges, especially around hair.
- Download the JPG.
How much blur to use
| Slider | Good for |
|---|---|
| Low | A natural look, like a slightly wider lens aperture |
| Middle | Portraits and profile pictures where the background should fade away |
| High | Hiding a messy room, or turning the background into soft colour |
Real camera blur grows with distance, so a very strong, even blur can look artificial on a full-length shot where the feet touch the floor. Portraits, where the subject is clear of the background, look most natural. If the blur doesn’t work for a picture, try a plain colour background instead, or cut the subject out altogether with the background remover.
A note on privacy
Blurring helps when you’d rather not show your home or workplace, but it isn’t a guarantee that nothing can be made out, so check it at full size before you share. A photo can also reveal its location through hidden data. The file this tool makes contains only the picture. To clean an original photo without changing how it looks, use remove EXIF.