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PRACTICAL GUIDE

How to use Blur Image: steps, examples and export checks

Blur the entire image or a selected rectangular area. This guide explains the practical workflow, what to check in the output and when another tool is a better fit.

Open Blur Image →

When to use this tool

Choose the whole image or a selected rectangular area and set the blur amount. Drag the relevant rectangle when using a selection.

A practical example

Soften a distracting background area while preserving the main subject.

Check the exported result

Review the edge of the selected region and the strength of the effect.

Common problems and limits

Blur can leave readable patterns and is not a reliable secrecy guarantee for sensitive text.

Choose the next step

Cover Sensitive Area burns an opaque rectangle into the exported pixels.

Files, privacy and saving

This tool offers browser processing for the supported operation. Check the selected processing mode before continuing; server options require an explicit upload choice. Keep your original, review the downloaded result and choose a clear filename before sharing it. The privacy policy explains the processing approach. For a reproducible problem, contact support@aksoftwarelabs.tech without attaching confidential files.