Blur Image

Blur a whole image by an adjustable amount, from soft to unreadable.

How to Use Blur Image

  1. Upload an image.
  2. Move the Blur Radius slider between 1 and 30 pixels. The preview updates as you go.
  3. Click download. The image is saved in the same format, for example photo-blurred.jpg.

Choosing the blur strength

The radius is in pixels of the original image, so the same setting looks stronger on a small picture than on a large one. Around 3 to 8 gives a soft background look on a typical photo; 20 to 30 makes most detail impossible to make out. The whole image is blurred evenly, with the edges kept solid rather than fading out.

On browsers that don't support canvas blur filters, such as Safari, the tool switches to its own blur method. It takes a moment longer on large photos but gives a very similar result.

Hiding private details

This tool blurs the entire image, not one area. To hide just a name, number plate or face, cover that spot with a solid box in a photo editor. A light blur over text can sometimes still be read, so for anything sensitive go strong or use a solid cover.

Key Features & Practical Use Cases

  • Making a soft, blurred version of a photo to use as a background behind text.
  • Turning a picture into a gentle backdrop for a slide or phone wallpaper.
  • Making a whole screenshot or photo unreadable before sharing it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I blur only part of the image?

No, the whole image is blurred. Crop out the part you want first if needed.

Does it work on iPhone?

Yes. Safari doesn't support the browser's built-in canvas blur, so the tool uses its own method there.

Can a blur be undone?

Not by this tool, and a strong blur removes detail for good. Light blurs over large text can sometimes still be guessed, so use a strong setting for privacy.

Is my image uploaded?

No. The blur is applied in your browser.

About OneClickly

OneClickly is a set of 119 free tools for PDFs, images, text, everyday math and code. They run in your browser, so the files and text you work with stay on your device.

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