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Add Bokeh Blur to Background

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Describe your ideal background and AI replaces it seamlessly.

Phone portrait with cluttered background Same portrait with beautiful bokeh blur

Upload photo to blur background bokeh

"Blur the background with large circular bokeh light spots from city lights"

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How it works

  1. Upload your photo

    Upload a clear photo showing the area you want to edit. Good lighting and sharp focus help the AI deliver better background bokeh results. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

    Expect: Most edits complete in 20-45 seconds. Complex changes may need 1-2 refinements.
  2. Describe your edit

    Type what you want: 'Add a soft bokeh blur to the background with circular light spots.' Be specific about details for best results. The AI understands natural language — no technical skills needed.

    Tip: For best edge quality, use photos where the subject contrasts with the background.

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Classic Portrait Bokeh Add soft bokeh blur to the background while keeping the person sharp and in focus
    City Light Bokeh Blur the background with large circular bokeh light spots from city lights
    Gentle Blur Add a gentle, subtle background blur with smooth bokeh, not too strong
    Christmas Bokeh Blur the background to create colorful circular bokeh from Christmas lights
    2 more prompts
    Nature Bokeh Add creamy bokeh blur to the background greenery with soft circular highlights from sunlight through leaves
    Strong Isolation Apply heavy bokeh blur to completely isolate the subject with very smooth, creamy background
  3. Review the result

    Use the before/after slider to compare results. Check that the background bokeh edit blends naturally with surrounding areas — look for consistent lighting, color matching, and clean edges throughout.

See it in action

Phone portrait with cluttered background
Before
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Same portrait with beautiful bokeh blur
After

Phone Photo to DSLR Look

Phone portrait enhanced with professional bokeh blur.

Prompt: Add soft bokeh blur to the background keeping the person sharp
Night portrait with distracting background
Before
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Portrait with city light bokeh effect
After

Night Photo with City Bokeh

Evening portrait given glamorous city light bokeh.

Prompt: Blur background with large circular bokeh from city lights

Quick answers

What is bokeh blur?

Bokeh is the aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas in a photo. It creates soft, circular light spots in the background, giving a professional depth-of-field look typically seen in DSLR photography.

Will my subject stay sharp?

Yes. The AI detects your subject (person, pet, product) and keeps it perfectly sharp while only blurring the background.

Is this free?

Yes. EditThisPic offers free bokeh blur effects with no signup or login required.

Can I control the blur strength?

Yes. Describe "subtle blur," "medium bokeh," or "heavy bokeh" in your prompt to control the intensity.

Does it work on phone photos?

Absolutely. This is especially useful for phone photos that lack the shallow depth of field that DSLR cameras naturally produce.

Can I add colored bokeh?

Yes. Specify the color of the bokeh lights — warm golden, cool blue, colorful Christmas lights, or any color you want.

What photo formats does the add bokeh blur to background tool support?

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

How long does it take to blur background bokeh?

Usually 20-45 seconds. Upload your photo, describe what you want, and the AI delivers the result.

How much does EditThisPic cost?

You get 1 free edit per week — no account needed. After that, one-time credit packs start at $4.99 for 10 edits, valid 12 months, no subscription. Power users who edit daily can pick Studio, a monthly workspace from $29.99/mo. Purchased downloads are clean with no watermark.

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