Blur Images Online Free - Add Blur Effect to Photos

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Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF

Whether you need to quickly anonymize sensitive data in screenshots, create an aesthetically blurred background for your website, or just want to cover faces in photos, our Image Blur Tool is here for you.

Forget launching Photoshop for simple blurring. Here you can apply a blur effect to hundreds of photos at once, set the precise blur intensity, and download everything in one package – all securely within your browser.

Why Use Our Online Blur Tool?

Our editor combines speed with precise settings, allowing you to achieve exactly the result you’re looking for.

1. Absolute Control Over Blur Intensity 🎚️

Not every image requires the same adjustment. Our tool offers you a slider for blur intensity (in pixels).

  • Subtle Blur (1–5 px): Ideal for softening details or creating a “dreamy” feel.
  • Strong Blur (20+ px): Perfect for absolute illegibility of text or anonymizing individuals.
  • You see the result in real-time (if the tool supports preview), or simply adjust it as needed.

2. Security First – Anonymize Without Risk 🔒

Sensitive documents, car license plates, or children’s faces are often blurred. Most online editors require data to be uploaded to an external server. We don’t.

  • Client-side Processing: All adjustments take place directly in your browser, using your device’s power.
  • Your photos are never uploaded anywhere. What’s on your computer stays there.

3. Batch Edits and Smart Export ⚡

Do you have a folder full of product photos from which you want to create backgrounds?

  • Batch Processing: Upload even 100 images at once.
  • Format Flexibility: Input files can be diverse (JPG, PNG…), but you determine the output. You can unify everything into an efficient WebP, for example.
  • Download as ZIP: Don’t save files one by one. At the end of the process, we’ll offer you a single ZIP archive with all the blurred images.

When to Use a Blur Effect?

Blurring isn’t just a photography mistake; it’s a powerful graphic tool:

  • Privacy Protection (GDPR): Do you need to publish a screenshot, but names, emails, or passwords are visible? Blurring the entire image or parts of it (if you crop them beforehand) is the fastest way to anonymity.
  • Background Creation: A sharp photo under text often looks distracting and makes the text unreadable. By heavily blurring the photo, you create an abstract, color-harmonized background on which white text stands out perfectly.
  • Focus and Attention: In e-commerce and design, blur is used to suppress less important elements to highlight what’s essential (e.g., a button or a product in the foreground).
  • Placeholder Images: Developers often use blurred versions of images (called LQIP - Low Quality Image Placeholders) for faster website loading before the full version is fetched.

Quality and Format Settings Guide

Our tool gives you full control over how the resulting file will look.

SettingRecommended ValueWhen to Use?
Blur Intensity5–10 pxFor subtle blurring where content is still recognizable (e.g., website background).
Blur Intensity20+ pxFor complete censorship and illegibility of text.
Output Quality90 %The golden mean. The image looks great, but the file isn’t unnecessarily large.
Format: WebPAlways for WebIf you’re putting images on the internet, WebP ensures the smallest size while maintaining quality.

How to Batch Blur Photos (Guide)

  1. Upload Images: Drag files with your mouse into the window or click the “Browse files” button. We support JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF.
  2. Effect Settings:
    • Use the Blur Intensity slider to determine how much the image should be “blurred.” The higher the value (px), the stronger the effect.
    • Use the Output Quality slider to optimize file size.
  3. Select Format: In the dropdown, choose whether to keep the original format or convert everything (e.g., to modern WebP).
  4. Download: Once done, download individual files or use the button to download everything in a ZIP archive.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does blurring affect file size? Yes, and often positively! A blurred image contains fewer details and high-frequency noise, which compression algorithms ( like JPG or WebP) love. A heavily blurred image can have a significantly smaller data size than a sharp original, even while maintaining resolution.
Can I blur only a part of the image (e.g., a face)? This specific tool applies the blur filter to the entire image. If you want to blur only a part, we recommend cropping the image first, or using this tool to create a blurred background and then inserting a sharp element over it in a graphic editor.
Does the tool work on mobile? Absolutely. Our website is fully responsive. You can easily blur photos directly from your iPhone or Android gallery before sharing them on social media.
Is there a limit to the number of photos uploaded? We don't set any limits. Processing takes place on your device, so you are only limited by your computer's or phone's memory. Typically, dozens to hundreds of photos can be processed within seconds.