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Drop or paste an image here

Choose a photo, drag it into this pane, or paste anywhere on the page with Ctrl+V / ⌘V

PNG, JPG, WebP or AVIF · Up to 20 MB

Blurred background

Your blurred image appears here

Keep the subject sharp and soften the background. Adjust the blur strength below, then download your PNG.

20 px

Choose, paste, or drop a photo to soften its background while keeping the subject sharp.

  1. Images stay on your device
  2. Adjust blur strength and download a PNG
  3. No account or API key needed

How to blur an image background

  1. Choose a PNG, JPG, WebP, or AVIF image, paste an image from your clipboard, or drop a file into the original pane.
  2. Wait for the subject to be detected. First use downloads a model; your image stays on your device.
  3. Adjust the blur strength below the previews, then download your PNG.

Keep attention on the subject of your photo

Soften a busy portrait or product backdrop

Background blur can reduce visual distractions while keeping the setting recognizable. Start with a lower blur strength and increase it until the subject stands out without an overly soft edge.

Blur the background or remove it?

Blur keeps the surrounding scene and softens its detail. Background removal cuts the subject out onto transparency for a new design. Choose blur when you want to keep the context of the original photo.

A sharply outlined bird and branch stand out against foliage that becomes softly blurred.

Background blur questions