Blur Image Online
Add blur effects to your photos. Adjust blur intensity and type for professional-looking results.
Drag & drop your image here or click to browse
Applying blur effect...
Original Image
Blurred Image
How to Use the Image Blur Tool
1. Upload your image by dragging and dropping it into the upload area or clicking to browse your files.
2. Choose blur type:
- Gaussian Blur: Creates a smooth, natural-looking blur effect
- Box Blur: Creates a more uniform blur effect
- Motion Blur: Creates a directional blur that simulates movement
3. Set blur intensity using the slider. Higher values create a stronger blur effect.
4. Select motion direction if you chose Motion Blur. This determines the direction of the blur effect.
5. Select output format based on your needs:
- JPEG: Best for photographs, smaller file size
- PNG: Supports transparency, better for graphics
- WebP: Modern format with better compression and quality
6. Click "Apply Blur" to process your image.
7. Compare the results with your original image and download the blurred version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I want to blur an image?
There are many practical and creative reasons to blur images:
- Creating a depth-of-field effect to emphasize a subject
- Blurring backgrounds to reduce distractions
- Protecting sensitive information or faces for privacy
- Creating artistic effects for social media or design projects
- Simulating motion in still images
- Softening imperfections in portraits
What's the difference between blur types?
Gaussian Blur creates a smooth, natural-looking blur by applying a Gaussian function. It's ideal for most photos and creates a soft, pleasing effect. Box Blur is a simpler algorithm that creates a more uniform blur. Motion Blur creates a directional blur that simulates movement, making objects appear as if they're in motion.
Can I blur just part of an image?
This online tool applies blur to the entire image. For selective blurring of specific areas, you might need more advanced photo editing software.
What image formats are supported?
Our image blur tool supports most common image formats including JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, and WebP. The output can be saved as JPEG, PNG, or WebP.
Will blurring affect image quality?
Blurring itself doesn't reduce overall image quality, though it does reduce detail by design. If you choose JPEG as the output format, some compression may occur. For maximum quality, select PNG as your output format.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes, the maximum file size is 10MB. For larger files, you may need to resize or compress the image first.
Is my data secure?
Yes, all image processing happens directly in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security.