Blur a photo background online

Keep a clear subject in focus and blur the background. Adjust the preview before downloading.

Choose a portrait photo to blur its background

JPG, PNG, WebP · up to 10 MB · 8 megapixels

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Get the full-size result

Download your result at original size. Premium includes 200 images per month across both background tools.

$1.67per month

Billed annually at $19.99. Renews yearly until cancelled.

Tax is calculated at checkout.

Cancel from your account at any time. Access continues through your paid term.

How to use this tool

Blur the background behind your subject, then adjust the strength before downloading.

  1. 1Choose a static JPG, PNG, or WebP photo up to 10 MB and 8 megapixels.
  2. 2Select Proceed, then adjust the blur with the slider.
  3. 3Download the resized preview or use Premium for an original-size PNG.

Best for

Portraits and selfies with a distracting background. This tool works with still photos, not video or calls.

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Your photo is uploaded securely for processing and automatically removed within 24 hours. Blur slider changes run locally on the resized preview. Read our privacy policy

Blur a portrait background

Choose a portrait or selfie with a distracting background. The tool finds a prominent subject and blurs the surrounding area. The blur slider updates the smaller preview on your device.

It doesn't retouch faces or let you select objects. The result depends on the photo and won't always match a camera's portrait mode.

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For photos, not video calls

This tool edits one JPG, PNG, or WebP photo at a time. For Zoom or Teams calls, use the background settings in your meeting app. This page doesn't change webcam feeds or video files.

Check the edges

Blurry photos and clothing that blends into the background can leave uneven edges. Check hair, hands, and nearby objects in the preview. The preview edge is at most 900 pixels; Premium HD keeps the accepted original dimensions.

Moving the blur slider updates the preview on your device without repeating the AI processing.

Limitations

  • This tool is for people. Pets and objects may be blurred along with the background.
  • Hair and blurred edges can be missed. Check the preview before downloading.
  • This tool edits one static JPG, PNG, or WebP image at a time and exports PNG; it does not process video or video-call backgrounds.
  • The free preview is resized to a maximum 900-pixel edge. Premium HD preserves the accepted source dimensions.

Questions

How do I blur the background of a photo?

Choose a portrait photo and click Proceed. Adjust the slider, then download the PNG.

Can I blur the background in a photo I already took?

Yes. Choose a still portrait photo from your device. The tool keeps a person in focus and blurs the surrounding background.

Can I change how much the background is blurred?

Yes. Use the blur-strength slider after processing and review the updated preview before downloading.

Does this blur a Zoom or Teams background?

No. It edits a still photo that you upload in the browser. Zoom, Teams, and other live video backgrounds use separate camera or meeting controls.

Will it keep products or pets in focus?

This tool is for people. Products and pets may be blurred along with the background.

Is my photo uploaded for background blur?

Yes. The image is uploaded securely for processing and automatically removed within 24 hours. Slider changes stay local to the resized preview.

Which image formats can I use and download?

Choose a JPG, PNG, or WebP still photo. The finished result downloads as a PNG.

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