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Blur background: instantly focus your photo’s subject with AI

Add depth-of-field to any photo instantly. Bazaart’s AI blur background tool detects your subject, softens the backdrop, and makes portraits, product shots, and social posts pop.

Using Bazaart’s blur background

Using Bazaart’s blur background

Why blur a photo background?

How Bazaart’s AI blur tool works

Example of blur background for a product photo: necklace on a marble countertop background.

Blur creative ideas and use cases

Questions? Answers!

How to blur the background of a photo in Bazaart?

You can blur image backgrounds on your mobile with Bazaart’s iOS and Android mobile apps. Coming soon on web.

Simply upload your photo to get started editing. When your photo opens in the editor, you’ll be able to use the blur background tool. 

To use the blur background tool:
1. Get started by clicking Start designing on desktop or tap the + button on mobile.

2. To upload an image from your device, click Upload photo on desktop or tap photo on mobile.
3. Your photo will instantly open in the editor. Tap the blur background tool.
4. Tap or click Done to finish.

You can optionally adjust the exact amount of blur you want using the Intensity slider.

Can I change blur intensity?

Yes! Using the Intensity slider you can adjust the exact amount of blur you want.

Why should I blur the background of a photo?

People blur photo backgrounds to emphasize the subject, make it stand out, and create a more professional look. It helps minimize distractions from a cluttered or busy background, allowing the viewer to focus on the main subject.

Which image formats does Bazaart’s blur background support?

Bazaart’s blur background tool handles image formats such as PNG and JPG. On iOS it also supports native formats such as HEIC. All image sizes are supported.

Is it possible to blur the background from a video with Bazaart?

Not yet! But if you have photo scenes in your Bazaart video project you can blur their background with the tool. Video is supported only on iOS at this time.