Blur Effect Image Online – Gaussian, Pixelate & Motion Effects
Apply photo-style blur effects instantly. Choose from Gaussian, Pixelate, Motion, and Radial blurs. Adjust strength and apply to the whole image or specific areas.
Your image never leaves this device.
Drag the frame to move it. Drag a corner to resize. Original downloads the whole photo.
Whole image is selected. Motion adds Speed and Angle. Radial uses Blur Radius and a center you can drag. Pixel uses block size.
Drag the point on the photo to move the center.
How to apply a blur effect
- Upload the photo. Whole image is already selected.
- Choose one effect. Motion adds Speed and Angle. Radial uses a center you can drag.
- Raise Strength, then download. Switch effects instead of stacking them.
Gaussian blur for photos
Gaussian blur for photos is the smooth soften people expect from a lens or a portrait mode. Use a low value for a blurry photo effect that still shows the scene. Use a high value when the frame should become a color field. Read the gaussian blur guide if you want the reasoning before you slide.
Pixelate blur effect
Pixelate blur replaces detail with flat blocks. It is the right blur effect on pictures when a face, plate, or line of type must not be reconstructed by looking harder. A light pixelate reads as a style. A heavy one reads as a mask.
Soft Transition & Fade Effects for Images
Soft transition and fade effects for images work by easing contrast and edge detail so a photo feels gentler or more atmospheric. For a soft fade look, choose Gaussian and raise Strength until the scene melts into color. For a streaked fade, choose Motion and set the angle. For a burst from one spot, choose Radial and drag the center. Pixel replaces detail with blocks when a region must stay unreadable.
Apply blurry effects on pictures & photos
Pick one blurry effect. Gaussian is enough when the photo should still hint at the scene. Pixel is the one when a face or a line of type must stay unreadable. Motion, Radial, Noise, and Color are the other looks. Switch effects instead of stacking them. Whole image covers the frame. Brush, Marquee, and Lasso keep the change inside a region.
Related guides
FAQ
What is difference between gaussian blur and pixelate blur?
Gaussian blur melts edges into neighboring colors. Pixelate blur builds visible squares. Use gaussian blur for a soft portrait look and pixelate blur when someone must not be identified.
Can I combine multiple blurry effects in one picture?
No. Gaussian, Pixel, Noise, Motion, Radial, and Color are alternatives. Choose one and apply it to the whole image or to a region. Switching effects replaces the previous look.
How to create fade images for social media?
For a soft fade-style teaser, choose Gaussian, leave Apply to on Whole image, and raise Strength until the subject eases into the background. Download the PNG and use it as a cover or story still.