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How to Blur an Image Online (Free)
Blur a whole image with adjustable strength — great for backgrounds, privacy, and soft aesthetic effects.
2026-06-13 - 4 min read
Pick the right blur strength
A light blur (3-8px) softens an image subtly for backgrounds behind text. A heavy blur (20px+) fully obscures details for privacy or abstract effects.
Our tool shows a live before/after preview so you can dial in exactly the amount you need before downloading.
Common uses for a blurred image
Blurred photos make great website hero backgrounds, presentation backdrops, and privacy covers for sensitive information in screenshots.
To hide only faces, use the Face Blur tool; to censor a specific rectangular area, the Pixelate tool works better.
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