Blur Image
Blur a whole photo or only the parts you choose. Hide faces, license plates, addresses and private text before you share.
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- 100% free
- Unlimited use
- No sign-up
- No payment
- Files stay on your device
- No watermark
How to Blur an Image
- Open your photo. The whole image blurs right away.
- Set the strength. Move the slider for a light or heavy blur.
- Blur only part of it (optional). Choose "Select an area", drag the box over a face or text, and click "Apply to area". Repeat for more areas.
- Download. Save as JPG, PNG or WebP.
Blur Faces and Private Details
Sharing a screenshot or a street photo? Protect people's privacy first. Use Select an area to blur:
- Faces of people who didn't agree to be photographed
- Children's faces in public posts
- License plates and house numbers
- Names, emails and phone numbers in screenshots
- Bank details, order numbers and addresses on documents
Blur strongly for privacy
Light blur can sometimes be reversed or still read. For sensitive text like passwords or card numbers, use a strong blur, or cover it completely with our pixelate tool at a large block size.
Blur the Background, Keep the Subject
Want that soft "portrait mode" look? There are two ways:
- Use our change background color tool and pick Blur original. The AI keeps your subject sharp and blurs everything behind it.
- Or blur just a few distracting areas here with Select an area.
Blur vs Pixelate
| Blur | Pixelate | |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Soft, smooth | Blocky squares |
| Best for | Natural-looking privacy, backgrounds | Strong censoring, TV-style effect |
| Readability of hidden text | Low (at high strength) | Very low (at large block size) |
How to Blur on iPhone and Android
Phone photo apps don't have a simple "blur area" tool. Open this page in your phone's browser instead. Tap Select an area, drag the box with your finger, and tap Apply to area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I blur part of a picture?
Choose "Select an area", drag the box over the part you want to hide, and click "Apply to area".
How do I blur a face in a photo?
Select the area around the face, set a high strength, and apply. Repeat for each face.
Can I blur text in a screenshot?
Yes. Select the text area and apply a strong blur. For passwords or card numbers, pixelation is even safer.
How do I blur the whole picture?
Keep "Whole image" selected and adjust the strength slider.
Is this blur tool free?
Yes. It's free and runs in your browser, so your photos are never uploaded.