AI Portrait Mode Simulator

Just describe what you want - the AI creates professional portrait mode blur.

Regular outdoor portrait with everything in focus — Before

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Portrait with simulated portrait mode showing blurred background — After

Simulate Portrait Mode from Photo

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Free • No signup

Popular use cases:

iPhone portrait mode
DSLR depth of field
professional headshots
product photography
social media portraits
pet photography
bokeh backgrounds
profile pictures

Cost: Free No signup required
Time: Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on: Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
Powered by: AI-powered photo editing

Scenario	Prompt	Time
Basic portrait mode	`add portrait mode blur effect with the person in sharp focus and background naturally blurred`	15s
Dramatic bokeh	`create dramatic bokeh blur in the background like f/1.4 aperture while keeping the subject sharp`	20s
Subtle depth	`add subtle depth of field blur to background, keep subject crisp like shot on professional camera`	15s
Product depth	`simulate portrait mode for product photo with item in focus and surroundings softly blurred`	20s

How it works

Upload your photo

Drop any photo into EditThisPic. Works best with clear subjects against distinct backgrounds - portraits, product shots, or pet photos. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

Expect: Simple portraits: 15-30 seconds for natural bokeh. Complex scenes with multiple subjects: may need 1-2 refinements for perfect focus.
Describe what you want

Type your instruction: 'add portrait mode blur with subject in sharp focus and blurred background' or 'simulate DSLR depth of field effect.' Be specific about how strong the blur should be - subtle, medium, or dramatic. No marking needed - the AI identifies your subject automatically.

Tip: For best results, specify the blur intensity: 'add subtle portrait mode blur' or 'create dramatic bokeh background blur like f/1.4 aperture'

Copy one of these to get started:

Classic portrait mode effect add portrait mode blur effect with the person in sharp focus and background naturally blurred
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Dramatic bokeh background create dramatic bokeh blur in the background like f/1.4 aperture while keeping the subject sharp
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Subtle professional depth add subtle depth of field blur to background, keep subject crisp like shot on professional camera
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Product photography depth simulate portrait mode for product photo with item in focus and surroundings softly blurred
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2 more prompts

Pet portrait mode add portrait mode effect with the dog in sharp focus and background blurred like iPhone portrait mode
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Cinematic depth blur create cinematic depth of field with strong background blur and subject in perfect focus like f/1.2 lens
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Generate and review

Click Generate and watch the AI apply natural depth-of-field blur. Check that your subject stays sharp while the background blurs naturally. Zoom in to verify edges around hair or complex details look realistic.
Refine with markers if needed

If the AI blurred your subject or kept the wrong areas sharp, tap markers to indicate 'keep this sharp' or 'blur this area' and regenerate. This is optional - most portrait mode effects work perfectly without markers.

Tip: Markers are for precision refinement on complex subjects. Try without them first - the AI usually gets it right.

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Simulate Portrait Mode from Photo

Drop your photo here

or click to browse

Release to upload

Free • No signup

"Made my phone photo look like it was shot on a professional camera. The blur looks so natural!" @photo_enthusiast

See it in action

Portrait with Natural Bokeh

Transformed a regular outdoor portrait into a professional-looking shot with smooth background blur and the subject in sharp focus.

Prompt: add portrait mode blur effect with the person in sharp focus and background naturally blurred

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Product photo with all elements in sharp focus — Before

Product photo with portrait mode depth blur on background — After

Product Photo with Depth

Added professional depth-of-field to a product shot, making the item stand out with a beautifully blurred background.

Prompt: simulate portrait mode for product photo with item in focus and surroundings softly blurred

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If something looks off

AI blurred the subject instead of the background

Why: The AI couldn't determine which element was the intended subject from description alone. This happens when there are multiple focal points or the subject isn't clearly defined.

Try:

Tap a marker on your subject's face or main focal point, then regenerate with the same prompt to tell the AI 'keep THIS sharp'

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Tip: Markers tell the AI 'this is the subject.' Use them when your photo has multiple people or complex composition.

Background blur looks artificial or too strong

Why: The AI applied too much blur or created unnatural transitions. This can happen when you request 'dramatic' effects without specifying gradual falloff.

Try:

Try 'add subtle portrait mode blur with natural bokeh transition' or specify a less extreme aperture like 'f/2.8' instead of 'f/1.4'

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Tip: Start with subtle blur and increase gradually. It's easier to add more blur than to reduce overly dramatic effects.

Edges around hair or subject look weird

Why: Complex edges like hair are challenging for depth estimation. The AI struggles to separate fine details from the background.

Try:

Tap markers along the problematic edges showing where to maintain sharpness, then regenerate. Or try 'add portrait mode with natural edge blending around hair'

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Tip: For complex hair or transparent elements, photos with simpler backgrounds work better than busy, detailed backgrounds.

No visible depth effect or blur is too weak

Why: The AI applied minimal blur, possibly because your photo already had some depth or the instruction wasn't specific enough about blur strength.

Try:

Be more explicit: 'create strong portrait mode blur like iPhone portrait mode' or 'add dramatic depth of field with very blurred background'

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Tip: Reference specific apertures (f/1.4, f/1.8) or camera types (iPhone portrait mode, DSLR f/2.8) to guide blur intensity.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the subject before describing?

No! Just describe what you want: 'add portrait mode blur with person in focus' or 'simulate depth of field on product.' The AI automatically detects your subject. Only use markers if the AI can't tell which element should stay sharp - like photos with multiple people or complex scenes.

How do I simulate iPhone portrait mode on any photo?

Upload your photo and type 'add portrait mode blur effect like iPhone portrait mode with subject in sharp focus.' The AI replicates the same depth-of-field blur that iPhone cameras create, making regular photos look professionally shot. Works on photos from any camera or phone.

Can I control how blurred the background gets?

Yes. Specify blur intensity in your prompt: 'subtle blur' for natural depth, 'dramatic blur' for strong bokeh, or reference aperture values like 'blur like f/1.4' for maximum blur or 'f/4' for moderate blur. The AI adjusts the depth effect accordingly.

What's the best free tool to add portrait mode blur to existing photos?

EditThisPic's AI Portrait Mode Simulator is completely free with no signup required. Unlike manual blur tools that need precise masking, just describe the effect you want and the AI handles subject detection and natural blur gradients automatically. Works on portraits, pets, and products.

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AI Portrait Mode Simulator

How it works

Upload your photo

Describe what you want

Generate and review

Refine with markers if needed

See it in action

Portrait with Natural Bokeh

Product Photo with Depth

If something looks off

Quick answers

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