Image Tools

Image Blur


Add a soft or strong blur to any image with a single slider — soften a background or hide faces and text, all processed privately in your browser.

Click to upload or drag & drop

PNG, JPG, WebP — add a soft or strong blur

💡 About blurring an image

  • Private: the image is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
  • Use a light blur to soften a background, or a strong blur to obscure text and faces.
  • Download keeps the original resolution with the blur baked in.

The Image Blur tool softens an image by an amount you control, from a gentle haze to a heavy blur.

Everything happens in your browser, so the photo you drop in is never uploaded.

How to blur an image

  1. Upload a PNG, JPG, or WebP.
  2. Drag the slider to set the blur strength.
  3. Download the blurred result at full resolution.

When to blur

A light blur softens a busy background so a subject stands out. A strong blur hides faces, license plates, or text before you share a screenshot.

For a pixel-block look instead of a smooth blur, the Pixelate Image tool gives a mosaic effect.

Pairs well with

Blur is often the last step after framing a shot. Trim first with the Image Cropper, or scale to size with the Image Resizer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my image uploaded when I blur it?

No. The blur is applied in your browser using the canvas, so your image never leaves your device.

Can I blur just part of an image?

This tool blurs the whole image with an adjustable radius. To hide one area, blur a copy and crop the region you need.

What image formats can I blur?

PNG, JPG, and WebP all work. The download keeps the original resolution with the blur applied.

Does a stronger blur make faces unrecognizable?

A high radius obscures faces and text well, but for sensitive redaction, verify the result carefully before sharing.