Blur the background of any photo
Add a soft, portrait-mode blur behind the person or object, so they stand out.
It is free and private. Nothing is uploaded, and it also works offline.
How to blur background in 3 steps
- 01
Add your photo
Upload, drag in or paste a photo. iPhone HEIC photos work too.
- 02
Blur background
Use the slider to choose how much to blur the background.
- 03
Save
Download it at the right size, or share it straight to your apps.
Why use Social9
Every edit is made on your device, at full quality, and you don't need an account.
Six blur styles
Soft, lens, radial, motion, zoom and tilt-shift. You can set the strength of each one.
The subject stays sharp
Faces and hair stay crisp. Only the background is blurred.
Hide a messy room
Blur a cluttered background before you post.
Keep editing the same photo
Frequently asked questions
Do you upload my photos?
No. Every tool runs in your browser, on your own device. Your photos are never sent to a server, and nothing is kept after you close the tab.
Do I need an account?
No. Open the tool and start editing. You don't need to sign up.