# Image Blur

Add blur effects to images with adjustable blur strength and multiple blur types

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-blur

- **Category:** Design

- **Keywords:** image, blur, effect, filter, gaussian, motion, soften, smooth

## Overview

The Image Blur tool allows you to professionally apply various blur effects to your images, offering precise control over intensity, blur type, and output quality to achieve the perfect aesthetic for your design projects.

## Inputs

- **Image File** (file): Upload any image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF) to apply blur effects
- **Blur Type** (select): Choose the type of blur effect to apply
- **Blur Strength** (range): Strength of blur effect. Higher = more blurry
- **Motion Angle (degrees)** (number): Direction of motion blur (0° = horizontal, 90° = vertical)
- **Blur Iterations** (number): Number of blur passes. More iterations = stronger effect
- **Gaussian Sigma** (number): Standard deviation for gaussian blur. Higher = more blur
- **Output Format** (select): Choose output format or keep original. PNG recommended for quality
- **Quality (1-100)** (number): Output quality for lossy formats (JPEG, WebP). Higher = better quality but larger file size

## When to use

- Obscuring sensitive information or faces in photos for privacy.
- Creating depth-of-field effects to draw focus to a specific subject.
- Softening backgrounds to make text overlays more readable in graphic designs.

## How it works

- Upload your image file (JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, or TIFF).
- Select your preferred blur type, such as Gaussian, Motion, or Tilt-Shift.
- Adjust the blur strength, iterations, or specific parameters like motion angle to fine-tune the result.
- Choose your desired output format and quality, then process the image to download your blurred file.

## Use cases

- Privacy protection by blurring faces or personal data in screenshots.
- Enhancing visual hierarchy by blurring background images in social media graphics.
- Artistic photography editing to simulate lens blur or motion effects.

## Frequently asked questions

### What image formats are supported?

You can upload JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and TIFF files.

### Can I control the intensity of the blur?

Yes, you can adjust the 'Blur Strength' slider to increase or decrease the intensity of the effect.

### What is the difference between Gaussian and Motion blur?

Gaussian blur provides a smooth, standard softening effect, while Motion blur simulates movement in a specific direction.

### Is there a limit to the file size I can upload?

Yes, the maximum file size for uploads is 10 MB.

### Can I change the output format of my image?

Yes, you can choose to keep the original format or convert your image to JPEG, PNG, or WebP.

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## Samples

- [Web Image Processing Python Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-python): Web Python image processing examples using PIL/Pillow including reading, saving, resizing, and format conversion
- [Web Image Processing TypeScript Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-typescript): Web TypeScript image processing examples including image read/save, scaling, and format conversion
- [Android Image Processing Java Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/android-image-processing-java): Android Java image processing examples including reading/saving images, scaling, and format conversion
- [Android Image Processing Kotlin Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/android-image-processing-kotlin): Android Kotlin image processing examples including reading/saving images, scaling, and format conversion

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