Blur Image

It applies one blur to the entire picture using the browser's built-in blur filter, which works like a Gaussian blur. The slider sets the radius in pixels, from 0 (no change) to 100. The default is 10.

It does not blur only part of an image. To keep a subject sharp and blur what is behind it, use Blur Background.

• Background images behind text on slides, banners and websites, where a blurred photo keeps the colour and mood without competing with the text.
• Placeholders shown while the real image loads.
• Hiding content before sharing a screenshot or photo, such as a screen full of personal details.

A light blur on text or a face can sometimes be partially reversed or still read, especially for large, high-contrast text such as number plates. When hiding sensitive information, use a strong blur or, better, crop the sensitive area out with the Crop tool. Also remember that the original file, if shared alongside, still contains everything.

Download as JPG, PNG or WebP at the original size. A blur draws in empty space from outside the frame, so the tool places the unblurred image underneath to keep the edges solid; at high values the outermost pixels can look a little sharper than the rest. Crop a few pixels off if that shows.

The blur is applied in your browser. The image is not uploaded and no model is downloaded.