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Blur images with a configurable radius.

Blur images with a configurable radius.

Quick start: Upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP image by dropping it onto the upload area. → Use the blur radius slider to control the intensity — lower values produce a subtle soft-focus effect, higher values obscure detail. → Preview the blurred result in real time as you adjust the slider.

How to use Blur Image

  1. 1

    Upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP image by dropping it onto the upload area.

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    Use the blur radius slider to control the intensity — lower values produce a subtle soft-focus effect, higher values obscure detail.

  3. 3

    Preview the blurred result in real time as you adjust the slider.

  4. 4

    Download the blurred image when you are satisfied with the effect.

Real examples of Blur Image in action

Soft-focus portrait
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sharp portrait
blurred for background or privacy
Background scene
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detailed scene
blurred for hero overlays
Object obscure
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object in clear view
blurred to hide details
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Why use Blur Image?

  • Configurable blur radius lets you choose anything from a gentle soft-focus to a heavy privacy blur.
  • Live preview updates as you drag the slider so you can fine-tune the effect visually.
  • Applies a smooth Gaussian blur that looks natural, not pixelated.
  • Runs entirely in your browser — no images are uploaded to a server.

Common use cases

  • Blur sensitive information like license plates, addresses, or personal data in screenshots before sharing.
  • Create soft-focus background images for hero sections or overlay content areas.
  • Obscure faces or identifiable details in photos for privacy compliance before publishing.
  • Generate blurred placeholder images for a website's lazy-loading implementation.

About Blur Image

Blurring images is essential for privacy redaction, artistic effects, and web design. Xevon Tools' Blur Image tool applies a Gaussian blur with a configurable radius slider that updates a live preview in real time. At low settings you get a gentle soft-focus look ideal for backgrounds; at high settings the blur completely obscures detail for privacy purposes. The Gaussian algorithm produces a smooth, natural result that avoids the harsh look of pixelation. Common use cases include blurring license plates and personal information in screenshots, creating soft background images for hero sections, obscuring faces for privacy compliance, and generating blurred placeholders for lazy-loading implementations. The tool supports JPG, PNG, and WebP inputs and runs entirely in your browser with no uploads, so even sensitive photos remain private. Remember that blurring permanently removes detail, so always keep a copy of the original.

Frequently asked questions

Currently the blur applies to the entire image. Selective region blur is on the roadmap. For now, you can crop the sensitive area, blur it separately, and composite it back in a design tool.
The tool uses a Gaussian blur, which produces a smooth, natural-looking result. Unlike pixelation, Gaussian blur gradually diffuses detail in all directions.
No. Blurring permanently removes detail from the image. Always keep a copy of the original if you think you might need the unblurred version later.
At high radius settings the blur completely obscures fine detail like text and facial features. For critical privacy redaction, verify the result at full zoom to ensure no identifiable information is visible.

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Add this tool to your own website, blog, or internal tool page with one line of code. Free to use, no attribution required (but appreciated).

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