5 min read
2026-03-20
Blurring is one of the most popular effects in design and photography. Common use cases:
Website and presentation backgrounds — blurred images don't distract from text
Privacy protection — hiding faces, license plates, documents
Depth of field effect — creating a bokeh look
Preloaders — blurred previews load instantly
The most common type. Each pixel is averaged with neighbors using a Gaussian function, producing a soft, natural blur.
Simple pixel averaging in a square. Faster than Gaussian but less smooth.
Simulates motion blur along one axis.
Upload your image to [Blur Image](/tools/blur-image)
Adjust the blur radius with the slider (1–20 pixels)
Preview the result in real time
Download as PNG or JPEG
Processing happens entirely in your browser — files never leave your device.
See also: Image Compressor, Watermark Image, Image Converter