by Wealth DNA Code January 19, 2023 0 Comments

 

How to blur the background of a photo

Why blur photo backgrounds?

There are many reasons for wanting to blur the background of your photo, or blur a photo in general. If you’re just getting into photography then a blurred background can lend a professional look to your work, it can help the viewer to focus on the subject of the shot, cover up a busy background, or add drama and flair to an otherwise basic image. As you can see by the example below, a blurred photo background can add an eye-catching feeling of dimension and movement to your photography.

How do you blur the background of a picture?

Using the Picsart Blur tool, you too can create high quality, professional photos in just a few steps, no matter how experienced (or inexperienced) a photographer you are. Picsart can help you create a blurred background on any of your photos. Follow the steps below to learn how.

1. Upload your photo

Upload your image to Picsart. You can also choose one from the #FreeToEdit library to experiment with different backgrounds and textures before diving into your own creation. 

2. Apply the Picsart blur tool

Scroll through the editor panel at the bottom of your screen and tap on the Effects icon. Find and tap on the Blur tool. To start, select basic Blur.

You’ll notice various blur options, including a typical all-over Gaussian blur. Focal zoom lets you adjust the focus of your photo by selecting the area that should remain sharp while the background is blurred. Motion blur gives your photo a sense of movement, energy, and action. Radial blur creates a circular motion effect on your photo, with a focus on the center. Play around with all of them to see which one works best for your needs.

3. Erase the subject

Tap on the eraser icon at the top of your screen and glide it across the image to reveal the subject of the photo. Zoom in to get as close to the borders of the subject as possible. Adjust the size, opacity, and hardness of the eraser brush, to get the perfect background blur effect.

Focus attention to the subject of the photo by isolating the background, the person, the face, or the hair in the photo. Once you select the area you’d like to focus on, select Invert to switch where the blur effect displays. 

4. Apply changes

Once you like the way your photo looks, click Apply at the top right of your screen to make sure changes are made to your image. You may still modify your work at this point, but be sure to apply your changes with each step to save your modifications.

5. Save and share

Now you’re ready to save your image or post it to the Picsart community. You can also share your content through Instagram, WhatsApp, iMessage, or email. If you prefer to keep it to yourself, you can upload it privately by using Picsart to store the file, or download it to your device.