{"id":40332,"date":"2021-06-16T10:45:26","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T17:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/?p=40332"},"modified":"2023-10-29T14:06:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T21:06:13","slug":"how-do-you-blur-a-photo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/how-do-you-blur-a-photo\/","title":{"rendered":"Blur Images: 4 Ways to Add Blurring Effects To Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to blur a picture<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? You\u2019ve come to the right place! Blurring photos is an amazing way to accentuate a part of a photo, drawing the viewer\u2019s eye to the in-focus part you want them to notice first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re blurring people in the background or accentuating specific colors, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/create\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picsart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you easily achieve that dreamy blurry effect with just a few clicks or taps. Below, we\u2019ll dive into four ways to achieve a blurring effect: how to blur an entire picture, how to blur part of a picture, how to blur a background, and how to blur faces in a photo.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"4_creative_effects_to_blur_pictures\">4 creative effects to blur pictures<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you learn <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to blur a photo<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s important to understand the different blur effects you can use to elevate your pictures. From dreamy bokeh blurs to in-motion photos, here are the trendiest blur effects to make your photos more dramatic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Motion blur<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to simulate motion in your pictures? Motion blur is the answer. When you add motion blur to a photo, you\u2019ll create the illusion of motion by adding the streaking of moving objects caused by rapid motion or long exposure times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create an ultra-realistic blur effect, make sure to drag your blur toward the direction of movement. For example, if you\u2019re editing skateboarding pictures, you\u2019d drag the blur forward to mimic the movement of the skateboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Radial blur<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the radial blur effect, you can create an area of focus on an image while blurring out the rest of your photo. The radial blur offers a simple way to create a shallow depth of field and add emphasis to the main subject of your picture. You can also adjust the blur to create a gradual blur or a more dramatic effect based on your creative preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-184622\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/01_4-creative-effects-780x520.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/01_4-creative-effects-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/01_4-creative-effects-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/01_4-creative-effects.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Tilt-shift blur<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to forced perspective photography, the tilt-shift blur effect makes the objects in your photo look like miniature models. The name stems from the camera lens used to achieve this effect, but it\u2019s also possible to create a tilt-shift blur with photo editing tools like Picsart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To instantly add a tilt-shift blur to your photos, try adding blur to the top and bottom of your image to create the illusion of a shallow depth of field. This way, the scene will look smaller, resulting in a fun miniature effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Bokeh blur<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bokeh comes from the Japanese word boke, which means \u201cblur\u201d or \u201chaze.\u201d In photography, the bokeh effect involves creating a blurry background using a fast lens at the widest aperture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, how can you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-blur-the-background-of-a-photo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create a bokeh effect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with photo editing tools? On Picsart, choose the Mask icon from the bottom of the screen. Then, tap on the Boken tool to experiment with different types of bokeh effects, like circular-shaped blurs and heart blurs. Once you\u2019ve found the right effect, you can fine-tune the opacity, hue, and other details to create a dreamy blur.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_make_a_photo_blurry\">How to make a photo blurry<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picsart\u2019s full range of editing tools and different blur effects make it easy to blur a photo. Here is your simple step-by-step guide to adding a blur effect to your photo:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Picsart app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and tap the plus sign (+) to upload your photo. You can also choose to work from any of the #FreeToEdit images.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the bottom toolbar and scroll to find <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blur<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Pick one of our many Blur filters. We like how the Focal Zoom and Radial Blur effects allow you to pick the focal point of your image. (Pro tip: If you want to further manually adjust the blur, tap and hold the filter to adjust Blur, Fade, Size, Hardness, and more.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve achieved the perfect blur image, tap <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save it on your photo. Tap on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save and export your photo or instantly share it with your friends and followers across the web!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_blur_part_of_a_photo\">How to blur part of a photo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, you\u2019re not looking to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/photo-effects\/blur-image\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blur the whole photo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but just a part of it. This is often done to focus the viewers\u2019 attention on a certain aspect of the photo and not be distracted by other elements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you blur out the face of a person on a swing, it\u2019ll make the viewer focus on the silhouette more and hint at the dizziness that swinging is known to cause. You can also use this effect to focus on something in the foreground like we\u2019ve done below to keep your eye on the image on the phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-184643\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/02_how-to-blur-a-part-780x520.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/02_how-to-blur-a-part-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/02_how-to-blur-a-part-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/02_how-to-blur-a-part.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another mind-bending blur effect is to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-do-you-create-mirror-images-on-your-phone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create a mirror image<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and then use a blurring effect on the background to draw the viewer\u2019s attention to the mirror edit aspect. Keep in mind that blurring a part of a photo is a very direct artistic interference, and it\u2019s always better if you can justify to yourself why you\u2019re making that edit, like in these examples.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time to start editing! Here\u2019s your comprehensive, step-by-step guide to blurring just part of a photo.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Picsart app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and tap the plus sign (+) to import your photo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll across the bottom toolbar and tap on Tools, then Selection to select the part of the photo you want to blur.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the shape of the part you want to blur, there are quite a few different tools you can use to select it here. Tap <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to let our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/meet-ai-select-the-fastest-way-to-edit-photos\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI Select auto detect <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specific parts of your image. Alternatively, you can tap Oval if you\u2019re blurring out something round or Rectangle if you\u2019re blurring out a rectangular shape. In most cases, however, the shape will not fall into any of the categories, and you\u2019ll need to tap on the Lasso or Brush to outline the part you want to blur.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have your soon to be blurred out area highlighted in red, tap <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the upper menu and tap <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blur<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to open and apply the Picsart blur filter that\u2019s right for your project. This will give the area outlined in your photo the blurred effect that you\u2019re looking for.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save when you\u2019re done customizing the filter. Then, tap <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save and export your photo or immediately post it on your social media accounts. It\u2019s that easy! You just used an app to blur part of a picture!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget that you can further adjust the blur settings while in this blur app tool. If you want to further adjust, tap, and hold the filter to manually adjust the blur effect to fit your taste.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_blur_the_background_of_a_photo\">How to blur the background of a photo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When discussing blurred backgrounds, it\u2019s hard not to recall the famous candid photograph by Elliott Erwitt of a couple\u2019s kiss reflected in a car mirror. The breaking waves in the background, though paramount to the atmosphere, are blurred to indicate just how engulfed the couple is in the tender passionate moment they\u2019re having.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although, in most cases, people blur out backgrounds for pictures less iconic to the history of photography, the effect of deeming the background somewhat less important remains relevant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-184664\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/03_how-to-blur-the-background-1-780x520.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/03_how-to-blur-the-background-1-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/03_how-to-blur-the-background-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/03_how-to-blur-the-background-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, no matter how scenic the background of a picture is, the focus of the viewer is often going to be the people and happenings in the foreground. So, why not help your viewer out by guiding their gaze with the addition of a beautiful bokeh effect?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow our step-by-step guide below to learn <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to blur a picture<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s background. Looking for a deep dive on background blurring? Check out this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-blur-the-background-of-a-photo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comprehensive guide to blur the background of a photo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Picsart app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and tap on + to upload your photo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the editing toolbar and then pick <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blur<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the menu below. Try out all the filters and pick the one you prefer. You can also tap and hold on the filter to manually adjust the blur.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, tap the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eraser<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the upper menu and swipe over the area you want to keep in focus. Since we want to blur just the background, you\u2019re using this step to erase the blur effect from the foreground. Voila!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on the check mark in the upper right corner and then tap <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save your blur effect. Tap <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save and export your photo or share it with the Picsart community.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to play around with other background effects? Consider making your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-do-you-make-a-background-transparent\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">background transparent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, playing around with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/geometric-shapes-patterns-how-to-create-and-use-them-in-design\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">geometric shapes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-change-background-colors-a-quick-and-easy-tutorial\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">changing the background color<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_blur_faces_in_a_photo\">How to blur faces in a photo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blurred face tends to remind people of true crime documentaries, but \u2014 remember the above photo that drew your attention to the image on a phone? Or the idea of a person on a swing, dizzy from flight? In most cases, the context is actually artistic and thoughtful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you may want to blur out the face of a passerby eating a sandwich in the background of your family photo on the beach boardwalk. In general, it\u2019s not that difficult to think of cases where ethics or artistic preference require you to blur a face in a photo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-184685\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/04_how-to-blur-faces-780x520.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/04_how-to-blur-faces-780x520.png 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/04_how-to-blur-faces-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/06\/04_how-to-blur-faces.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering how to blur faces in a photo? Here\u2019s your quick editing tutorial:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Picsart app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and tap the plus sign (+) to upload your photo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and then <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selection<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to pull up the selection tools. This is where you\u2019ll pick out the part you want to blur \u2014 in this case, a face!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and then <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Face<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Our AI tool will automatically select the face in your photo and highlight it in red.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the top menu and choose <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blur<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to open the range of Picsart\u2019s blur tools. Pick your favorite blur filter (Blur, Focal Zoom, Radial Blur, Lens Blur, Smart Blur, and Motion Blur). This will blur the selected face in your photo. Don\u2019t forget that you can manually adjust the blur settings by tapping and holding on any of the filters in this step.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save when you\u2019re satisfied with the blur face effect. Now that you\u2019ve blurred out a face, it\u2019s time to tap <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save and export your photo or post it online.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_blur_a_photo_online\">How to blur a photo online<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering where and how to blur a picture online? Picsart\u2019s online photo editor has a number of different blur filters you can easily apply if you prefer editing on your computer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, you\u2019ll surely have fun trying various other filters and effects, playing around with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/design-templates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thousands of templates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/sticker-maker\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creating your own stickers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and perfectly adjusting the size of your pics for various social media platforms with just a click!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_make_a_photo_blurry_on_your_phone\">How to make a photo blurry on your phone<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re wondering how to blur a picture on iPhone, Android, or Windows phones, then check out Picsart, the best all-in-one photo editor app out there. There\u2019s no better, easier way to rock your social media accounts and impress your friends, family, and business partners!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_do_you_blur_a_photo_on_the_web\">How do you blur a photo on the web?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know how to blur pictures on mobile, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how do you blur a photo<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the web? Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide to transform your favorite pictures with an eye-catching blur effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/create\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Picsart web editor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and select the photos you want to blur.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose Effects from the top-panel toolbar. Then, use the Blur button to open Picsart\u2019s library of creative blur effects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiment with different blur effects to find the right option. Whether you had a motion blur effect in mind or you\u2019re just looking to blur a static background image, select the type of blur that fits your creative needs to test it out on your photo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need to add any finishing touches? Customize your newly blurred photo with stickers, filters, and other effects in the Picsart editor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re finished blurring your photo, use the Export button to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">download the finished product and share it wherever, and with whomever, you\u2019d like.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Blur_effect_FAQ\">Blur effect FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know how to add trendy blur effects to your pictures, you can upgrade your favorite pictures with out-of-this-world effects. Here are some common blur effect questions to help you navigate photo editing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Can I selectively blur specific areas of an image?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it only takes a few taps to blur parts of an image with the AI Select auto detect feature. Alternatively, you can select different shapes, like an oval or rectangle, to blur out specific areas of your image. If you\u2019re looking to blur a specific area, you\u2019ll need to tap on the Lasso or Brush to outline the area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>How can I blur images on my smartphone or tablet?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To blur images on your smartphone or tablet, install the Picsart app and use our free, beginner-friendly blur effect features to enhance your favorite pictures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Is there a way to remove blurring from an image?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a blurry picture, try using the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharpen<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effect to remove the blur. Under <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tap <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharpen<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and use the sliding bar to adjust the level of sharpness as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>What should I do if I accidentally blur too much?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you accidentally blur your image too much, try using the opacity tool to reduce the blur effect. You can also use the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eraser<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool to remove blur from unwanted areas.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to blur a photo or just part of a photo? You\u2019ve come to the right place! Blurring photos is a great way to accentuate a part of a photo, drawing the viewer\u2019s eye to the in-focus part you want them to notice first. It can also be used to preserve the identity of people in the background, protect from accidentally disclosing your location, accentuate certain colors like city lights, or give your portraits that poetic blurry background like bokeh. 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