Blur Image — Soft Focus Online

How it works

1. 1

   Upload your image

   Load the screenshot or photo containing sensitive areas to obscure.

2. 2

   Select blur region

   Draw over faces, text, or objects that should be hidden from viewers.

3. 3

   Choose blur strength

   Pick Gaussian blur for smooth redaction or pixelation for a mosaic censor effect.

4. 4

   Review coverage

   Zoom in to confirm no readable details remain at the edges of blurred zones.

5. 5

   Download redacted image

   Save the censored file safe to share publicly or attach to tickets.

Why use this tool

• •Redacting names and emails in support ticket screenshots
• •Blurring faces in crowd photos shared on social media
• •Hiding credit card numbers in expense receipt images
• •Creating depth-of-field blur effects for presentation mockups

Frequently asked questions

Is blur enough to anonymize a face?

Strong blur or heavy pixelation makes recognition difficult for casual viewers. For legal or research anonymization, follow your organization’s standards — reversible blur may not suffice.

What is the difference between blur and pixelate?

Gaussian blur softens detail smoothly. Pixelation replaces an area with large color blocks, a classic censorship style that clearly signals redaction.

Can I blur only part of an image?

Yes. Select specific regions while leaving the rest of the image sharp and readable.

Will blurred text still be recoverable?

Light blur might be reversed by advanced tools. Use strong blur or pixelation for sensitive strings like passwords or account numbers.

Should I blur before or after cropping a screenshot?

Crop first to remove unnecessary UI chrome, then blur the sensitive fields in the final frame.

Does blurring increase file size?

Usually not significantly. Re-saving as PNG may produce larger files than the original JPEG screenshot.

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Related guides

• How to blur an image online