How to Blur Background Online (Step-by-Step)
Capture how-to searches and move users into the Background Blur tool with a short tutorial.
Follow these steps
Takes about 1-2 minutes from upload to download.
- 1Upload a portrait photo (JPG/PNG/WebP, up to 25MB).
- 2Adjust the blur strength so the person stays sharp.
- 3Click “Apply portrait blur” to process fully in the browser.
- 4Compare before/after, then copy or save as JPG.
Best for
Situations where a soft background works best.
Profile photos & LinkedIn headshotsID photosEvent photos needing quick cleanupProduct shots with distracting backgrounds
Tips & common mistakes
Quick tweaks to keep faces sharp.
- Keep the subject centered; crop before blurring if needed.
- Use lighter blur (5-12px) for ID-style photos to avoid halos.
- Increase blur for busy backgrounds, but keep edges smooth.
- Check the edges at 100% zoom before saving.
Ready to blur your photo?
Apply the steps above and finish in one click.