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Get that professional DSLR background blur on any portrait.

Phone portrait with busy street background Professional portrait with beautiful bokeh blur

Upload photo to add bokeh blur

"add soft creamy bokeh with gentle blur falloff, dreamy portrait effect"

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How it works

  1. Upload your portrait

    Upload a clear, front-facing portrait. Good lighting on the face and visible facial features give the AI the best foundation for bokeh blur editing. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

    Expect: Standard portrait bokeh: 20-30 seconds. Complex scenes with multiple subjects: may need 2-3 refinements.
  2. Describe the blur effect

    Type your instruction: 'add professional bokeh blur to the background, keep the subject sharp' or 'blur the background with a soft creamy bokeh effect.' Specify the blur intensity if you want subtle or dramatic results.

    Tip: Use 'creamy bokeh' for smooth blur, 'circular bokeh' for visible light orbs, or 'gentle blur' for subtle effect

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Professional portrait look add professional bokeh blur to the background, keep the subject perfectly sharp
    Soft romantic blur add soft creamy bokeh with gentle blur falloff, dreamy portrait effect
    Subtle background softening slightly blur the background while keeping me sharp, natural depth of field
    Night/light bokeh add bokeh blur with visible circular light orbs in the background
    4 more prompts
    Group photo focus blur the background behind the group, keep all people sharp
    Product in hand add bokeh blur but keep both me and the product I'm holding sharp
    Heavy blur add strong heavy bokeh blur to completely defocus the background
    Environmental portrait add subtle background blur while keeping some context visible, natural look
  3. Review the result

    Check that the subject is perfectly sharp while the background has smooth blur. Look at edges - hair strands, clothing boundaries, and accessories should remain crisp. Verify the blur falloff looks natural.

See it in action

Phone portrait with busy street background
Before
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Professional portrait with beautiful bokeh blur
After

Phone selfie to professional headshot

Basic phone selfie with busy street background. Bokeh transformed it into a professional-quality portrait.

Prompt: add professional bokeh blur to the background, keep me perfectly sharp
Office headshot with cluttered background
Before
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Executive portrait with smooth bokeh
After

Office headshot elevated

Corporate headshot with distracting office clutter. Bokeh created executive-level presentation.

Prompt: add soft professional bokeh blur, executive portrait quality
Night portrait with sharp background lights
Before
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Night portrait with dreamy bokeh light orbs
After

Evening photo with light bokeh

Night photo with visible lights in background. Bokeh enhanced the lights into beautiful circular orbs.

Prompt: add bokeh blur with circular light orbs visible, keep subject sharp

Quick answers

Do I need to mark myself before adding bokeh?

No! Just describe 'add bokeh blur to the background' and the AI automatically detects you as the subject. The AI understands what 'background' means in portraits.

What's the difference between bokeh and regular blur?

Bokeh is a specific type of background blur that mimics expensive camera lenses. It has smooth, creamy quality and often shows lights as beautiful circular orbs. Regular blur is just out-of-focus, while bokeh has an aesthetic quality photographers prize.

Is there a free bokeh blur tool without signup?

Yes, EditThisPic adds professional bokeh blur for free with no account needed. Upload your portrait, describe the blur you want, download. No watermarks on your result.

Will bokeh work on group photos?

Yes! Specify 'keep all people sharp' in your prompt and the AI will blur only the background behind the group. For best results, make sure people aren't too far apart, as extreme depth differences between subjects can look unnatural.

How do I get those circular light bokeh orbs?

Your original photo needs lights in the background - street lights, string lights, city lights. Then prompt 'add bokeh blur with visible circular light orbs.' The AI transforms existing lights into those dreamy bokeh circles.

Is EditThisPic's AI bokeh blur adder really free?

Yes — you get 1 free edit per week, no account needed. Plans start at $4.99/month for 15 edits.

Can I add bokeh blur on my phone?

Yes. EditThisPic works in any mobile browser — iPhone, Android, tablet. No app download needed.

What photo formats does the AI bokeh blur adder support?

JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC. Upload any common photo format and EditThisPic handles the rest.

How much does EditThisPic cost?

You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, credit packs start at $1.99 for 3 edits. Monthly plans start at $4.99/mo for 20 edits with unused credits rolling over. All edits are full resolution with no watermark.

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