Blur an Image

How to use the blur an image

1. Open your image.
2. Move the slider until it looks right — hold the compare button to see the original.
3. Download the adjusted image.

About this tool

This applies a Gaussian blur across the whole image, which suits backgrounds, banner treatments and low-resolution placeholder graphics.

One thing it is not suitable for: hiding sensitive information. A blur applied to a face or a document is often reversible in principle, and a light blur is defeated by simple sharpening. To remove something from an image, crop it out or paint over it solidly — do not rely on a blur.

Common uses

• Softening a background image behind text.
• Making a blurred placeholder for a page.
• Producing a frosted-glass effect.

Frequently asked questions

Can I blur just one part of the image?

Not here — this blurs the whole image. For hiding one area, crop it out or cover it solidly instead.

Is blurring safe for hiding personal information?

No. Blurred text and faces can often be recovered, and light blurs are easily reversed. Cover the area completely instead.