What is Blur Image
Blur Image is a free browser-based tool for blurring, pixelating, and editing photos locally. It runs as canvas code directly in your browser, so no images are uploaded to a server. The tool offers eight blur styles, including gaussian, motion, radial, pixelate, and more. It requires no installation, no account, and no sign-up.
How to use Blur Image
- Add your photo: Drag and drop a file, click to browse, paste from your clipboard, or enter an image URL. You can also try a sample image.
- Pick a style and paint: Choose from eight blur engines, then paint the area you want blurred, or apply the blur to the whole photo in one click. Adjust brush size and strength for precise control. Use invert mode to blur the background while keeping the subject sharp.
- Download the result: Export your edited image as PNG, JPG, or WebP. The entire process happens locally on your device.
Features of Blur Image
- Eight blur styles: Gaussian, stack, soften, motion, radial, pixelate, noise, and more.
- Selective brush painting: Paint to blur only specific areas with adjustable brush size and strength.
- One-click blur background: Use invert mode to blur the background instantly while keeping the subject sharp.
- Multiple input methods: Upload, drag and drop, paste from clipboard, or use an image URL.
- Export formats: Save as PNG, JPG, or WebP.
- No uploads: All processing happens locally in your browser; images never leave your device.
- No account required: Use the tool without signing up or installing anything.
- Works on desktop and mobile browsers.
- Undo, clear, and reselect without starting over.
Use Cases of Blur Image
- Real estate photographers: Blur for-sale signs or neighbor's windows in listing photos.
- Social media creators: Blur busy backgrounds to keep the product or person in focus.
- Support and ops teams: Blur account numbers and names in screenshots before sharing.
- Parents: Blur a child's face before sharing photos outside the family group chat.
- Teachers: Blur answer keys on worksheet photos before sharing with students.
- Dashcam footage editors: Blur license plates while keeping the rest of the frame sharp.
FAQ
Is Blur Image really free?
Yes, it is a free browser tool with no hidden costs.
Do I need to create an account?
No, you can use Blur Image without signing up or providing any personal information.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No, all processing happens locally in your browser. Your images never leave your device.
What image formats can I export?
You can export as PNG, JPG, or WebP.
Can I blur only part of an image?
Yes, you can use the brush to paint over specific areas you want to blur, or use invert mode to blur the background while keeping the subject sharp.
What blur styles are available?
There are eight styles, including gaussian, stack, soften, motion, radial, pixelate, and noise.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, Blur Image works on both desktop and mobile browsers.
