Video Blur

Apply blur effect to video

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

Maximum file size: 100MB Supported formats: video/*

0 5 50

Blur intensity level (0 = no blur, 50 = heavy blur)

Key Facts

Category
Images, Audio & Video
Input Types
file, range, select
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The Video Blur tool allows you to easily apply a customizable blur effect to your video files. By adjusting the blur intensity from a subtle soften to a heavy Gaussian-like blur, you can quickly obscure background details, protect sensitive information, or create artistic transitions in formats like MP4, WebM, MKV, AVI, and MOV.

When to Use

  • •When you need to obscure background details or sensitive visual information in a video clip before sharing it.
  • •When creating stylized, soft-focus video backgrounds for text overlays, presentations, or digital signage.
  • •When you want to quickly soften harsh edges or reduce visual noise across an entire video track.

How It Works

  • •Upload your video file (up to 100MB) in a supported format such as MP4, WebM, MKV, AVI, or MOV.
  • •Adjust the Blur Intensity slider from 0 (no blur) up to 50 (heavy blur) to achieve the desired level of softness.
  • •Select your preferred output format and click the action button to process and download your blurred video.

Use Cases

Softening background footage to make foreground text overlays more readable in promotional videos.
Obscuring sensitive or distracting background elements in product demonstrations or tutorial videos.
Creating dreamlike or artistic transitions by heavily blurring video clips for creative montages.

Examples

1. Creating a Soft Background for Text Overlays

Video Editor
Background
A video editor needs to place white text over a highly detailed, distracting background video for a social media promo.
Problem
The text is unreadable because the background video has too much sharp detail and high contrast.
How to Use
Upload the background video, set the Blur Intensity to 15 to soften the details, select MP4 as the output format, and process the file.
Example Config
Intensity: 15, Output Format: MP4
Outcome
The resulting video has a beautifully softened background that makes the text overlays stand out clearly.

2. Obscuring Sensitive Background Details in a Demo

Product Manager
Background
A product manager recorded a software demo video but realized the background contains proprietary office information.
Problem
The background details must be heavily obscured to protect company privacy before public distribution.
How to Use
Upload the demo video, set the Blur Intensity to 45 for a heavy blur effect, choose WebM as the output format, and download the processed video.
Example Config
Intensity: 45, Output Format: WebM
Outcome
The background details are completely unreadable under a heavy blur, ensuring privacy while keeping the video usable.

Try with Samples

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Video Samples
Sample video files in different formats and orientations
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Video AV1 Samples
Sample video files encoded in AV1 format
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Video H.264 Samples
Sample video files encoded in H.264 (AVC) format
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Video H.265 Samples
Sample video files encoded in H.265 (HEVC) format
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FAQ

What video formats does the Video Blur tool support?

The tool supports common video formats including MP4, WebM, MKV, AVI, and MOV for both input and output.

What is the maximum video file size I can upload?

You can upload video files up to 100 MB in size.

How does the blur intensity scale work?

The intensity ranges from 0 to 50, where 0 applies no blur at all, and 50 applies a heavy, deep blur effect.

Can I choose a different output format than the original video?

Yes, you can convert your video during the blur process by selecting MP4, WebM, MKV, AVI, or MOV as the output format.

Does this tool require any software installation?

No, the tool runs entirely in your web browser without requiring any plugins or software installations.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/video-blur

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
videoFile file (Upload required) Yes -
intensity range No Blur intensity level (0 = no blur, 50 = heavy blur)
outputFormat select No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/video-blur to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-video-blur": {
      "name": "video-blur",
      "description": "Apply blur effect to video",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=video-blur",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]