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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.

  1. 1Upload a portrait photo (JPG/PNG/WebP, up to 25MB).
  2. 2Adjust the blur strength so the person stays sharp.
  3. 3Click “Apply portrait blur” to process fully in the browser.
  4. 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.