Apps to blur background are the topic of our blog post today!
You’re holding the power of a mini photo studio right in your smartphone, and all it takes is the right app to unlock its full potential. Today’s rundown spotlights six must-have apps that let you effortlessly blur backgrounds on both iPhone and Android devices. Perfect for those moments when you need to camouflage distracting details, or maybe you’re aiming to put an artistic spin on your photos by emphasizing a focal point. Trust me, these apps can do wonders for your mobile photography game.
And hey, if you’re a Zoom aficionado or sometimes need to wipe out backgrounds entirely, don’t worry—I’ve got tutorials on how to blur background on Zoom. So grab your phone and let’s dial up your photo-editing skills! 📸
How to use blur background effect on iPhone?
For those of you using iPhone 8 Plus and up, there is an integrated blur background function accessible through the Portrait mode in the Camera app. You can use it to blur backgrounds of photos you want to take or those already saved in your camera roll.
Here is how to blur backgrounds of photos you want to take:
- Open the Camera app
- Click on Portrait at the bottom of the screen
- Click on f at the top of the screen
- A slider will appear under the photo, Drag the slider left or right to adjust the background blur effect.
- Click to take the picture
Here is how to apply a blur effect to an image already saved in your camera roll:
- Open your camera roll and select the photo (it must be taken in Portrait mode)
- Tap edit then click on f at the top of the screen
- Use the slider to adjust the background blur effect
- Click on Done to save your changes.
Apps to Blur Background
Here are our top picks for apps to blur background:
1. Fix The Photo Editor & Retouch
Fix The Photo Editor & Retouch is an excellent photo editing app that allows you to edit your photos the way you want. The app offers a distinct approach to photo manipulation. Instead of relying on AI technologies, it uses manual retouching to ensure realistic results, which sets it apart in the crowded app landscape. It’s versatile enough to handle a variety of editing tasks, from simply blurring the background of your photos to detailed object removal and color correction.
Here’s what makes it stand out:
- Manual Retouching: Given the human touch, each edited photo can capture nuanced adjustments that AI might miss.
- Versatility: Whether you’re looking to blur a distracting background or correct the color scheme, the app offers multiple editing options.
- Custom Orders: For those interested in a more bespoke editing experience, the app offers individual retouching services. Simply describe what you’re after, and their professional retouchers will handle the rest.
- Photo Recovery: In addition to typical editing features, it also offers photo recovery, a handy tool if you’re dealing with older or damaged images.
Compatibility: iPhone/iPad/Mac and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 12+
2- Picsart
Picsart is both a photo and video editor which allows you to create beautiful visuals and collages. Its Background Eraser enables you to easily remove and swap backgrounds.You can also blur backgrounds using Picsart selection tool thus masking any identifiable element.
If you want to completely remove an object from a picture use the Remove Object tool. Other interesting features provided by Picsart photo editor include: add stickers to picture, crop photos, create collages, generate memes, apply various photo effects (e.g., Canvas effects, Sketch effects, Magic effects, and more), doodle and draw using customizable brsuhes, and more.
Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 12+
3- YouCam Perfect
YouCam Perfect is a photo editor that offers various editing features including the blur background. YouCam is available on both iPhone and Android and works in a simple and easy way.
Fist install the app (free to install but offers in-app purchases), click on Photo Edit and select a photo from your camera roll, click on Tools and choose Blur. You can apply various blur effects including Brush, Circle and Ellipse, once done click to save your edited photo.
Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 4+
4- Blur Photo Effect Background
As its name indicates, this app helps you blur backgrounds and apply various effects to your photos. You can use the app’s Blur Brush to blur unwanted details or apply the Focus Blur that does a good job blurring specific parts of the photo. Use the Blemish remover to further enhance your photos and make them clearer.
Other interesting features provided by Blur Photo Effect Background include: unblur, edit in high resolution, add creative effects (e.g., pixelated mosaic or halftone), blurrer wallpapers, rotate images, undo feature, export in different sizes, save to Camera roll, and more.
Compatibility: iPhone/iPad, Android alternative/ Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 4+
5- Blur Photo Background
Another helpful blur background app. You can use the Blur tool to easily blur and unblur any area in the picture. You can also apply unique blur effects such as motion blur, zoom blur, and Gaussian blur.
The app provides a number of interesting creative effects to make your edited pictures look better. For instance, you can apply Mosaic effects such as pixel effect, crystalize effect, dots effect, or glass effect, rotate the elements in your picture and when you are done save the final product to Camera roll or share them to social media websites or via email.
Compatibility: iPhone/iPad / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 4+
6- FabFocus
FabFocus enables you to blur background and share only those elements of the picture you want others to see. The app uses AI technologies to detect faces in photos and blur elements using bokeh effects.
Other interesting features provided by FabFocus include: easily adjust the amount of blur applied to backgrounds, select which shape of bokeh to use, adjust brightness and saturation of the background and foreground independently, ‘You can also draw to refine the selection of what’s in the foreground, great for tricky situations, or creating portraits of a wide variety of subjects, like pets, plants and more!’
Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: $3.99/ Age: 4+
Final thoughts
So, we’ve walked through some top-notch apps that give you the ability to blur backgrounds like a pro, right from your smartphone. It’s pretty amazing what we can accomplish with a few swipes and taps these days, isn’t it? Whether you’re out to shield some background noise in your snapshots or aiming for that artistic bokeh effect, the tools we’ve explored have got you covered. Give them a spin and see how they can elevate your mobile photography game.
