Blur whole image

Apply a whole-image box blur with a chosen pixel radius.

Local processing · Nothing is uploaded · 20 MB / 4 megapixel limit

Input & settings

No image selected

Drop a still image or choose a file.

Result

Open an image to begin.

How to use

Choose an integer radius. The square kernel has side length 2 × radius + 1.

Limits and behavior

Uses a separable box blur, repeated edge pixels and premultiplied alpha to avoid hidden-color halos. This is not Gaussian blur. Still PNG, JPEG and WebP only, up to 20 MB, 4 megapixels and 4,096 pixels per side. Animated PNG/WebP are rejected. Processing and downloads stay on your device. Browser decoding applies EXIF orientation; exports do not preserve EXIF, DPI or original color-profile metadata. PNG preserves transparency; JPEG flattens it onto white. WebP export requires a browser encoder and is checked before download.

Soften an entire image with blur

Adjust a whole-image box blur radius to reduce sharpness. This is helpful for backgrounds and visual mockups where fine details are distracting.

Can blur securely hide private information in images?

No. Blurred content may still be recoverable or legible. Use irreversible redaction and remove sensitive pixels before sharing.

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