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Blur Background

Quick answer: Tap the picture where your subject is, set the size of the sharp area and the blur strength, then download. It works like a portrait-mode effect with a soft oval, not a cut-out.

Good to know: This keeps a soft oval area sharp and blurs everything around it. It does not detect your subject, so place the oval over them.

About the Blur Background

Blur the background of a photo online for free. Pick the sharp area, set the blur. Private, no upload.

A larger soft edge looks more natural than a small hard one.

PixTools runs on your device, so it is fast and your pictures never leave it.

How to use it

  1. 1Drop one or more images into the box or click to browse.
  2. 2Adjust the settings and watch the preview update.
  3. 3Download the result, or all files as a ZIP.

Why use this tool

Private by design

Your files are processed on your device and never uploaded.

Free, no signup

No account, no watermark and no daily limit.

Batch ready

Add many images at once and download a ZIP.

Works on phone and desktop

A responsive layout that fits any screen.

Frequently asked questions

Does it detect the person?

No. You choose the sharp area by tapping and sizing the oval.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. PixTools processes images locally in your browser using your device. Your files are not uploaded or stored.

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