Blur the Background of a Photo

Detect the subject automatically and replace distractions with a softened version of the original background.

Automatic subject detectionSoft portrait edgesPNG output

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Free users: up to 15 images at once • Premium: unlimited batch processing

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Put visual focus on the subject

Background blur can soften busy locations while keeping the original colors and context around a person

pet

or object.

This preset selects the blurred-original output and soft edge refinement before you upload.

How to blur a photo background

1
Upload a photo
Choose an image with a clear foreground subject.
2
Review the detected subject
Adjust subject type and edge refinement if the boundary needs work.
3
Process and download
Save the subject over the blurred version of its original scene.

Frequently asked questions

Does the subject stay sharp?

The detected foreground is kept from the original while the background is blurred. Edge quality depends on the source image.

Can I blur several images?

Yes, within the batch limits available for your account and processing route.

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