Remove Blur from Photo
Sharpen blurry photos and recover lost detail with AI enhancement.
Type 'sharpen this photo and remove the blur' or 'fix the motion blur and make the image crisp' and EditThisPic's AI enhances clarity in 20-40 seconds. Works on motion blur, camera shake, and slightly out-of-focus shots. Results depend on blur severity. Free to try, no account needed.
How it works
Upload your photo
Drop your blurry image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Works best on mild to moderate blur where some detail is still visible.
Describe the sharpening you want
Type your instruction: 'sharpen this photo and remove the blur' or 'fix the motion blur and restore crisp details.' Specify the type of blur if you know it. No marking needed for overall sharpening.
Copy one of these to get started:
sharpen this photo and remove the blur, restore crisp details
fix the camera shake blur and stabilize the image, make edges sharp
sharpen this slightly out-of-focus photo, bring the subject into focus
sharpen the faces in this photo while keeping the background naturally soft
3 more prompts
sharpen the blurry text in this document photo so it becomes readable
enhance and sharpen this old blurry photo, restore clarity without adding artifacts
fix the motion blur on the moving subject, freeze the action and show clear details
Review the result
Check sharpness at full zoom. Look for recovered details in faces, text, and edges. Some blur is unrecoverable, so set realistic expectations for severely blurred images.
Refine specific areas if needed
If certain areas need more sharpening while others look good, tap markers on those spots and request additional enhancement. This helps focus AI effort where it matters most.
"Rescued my daughter's birthday photos that came out shaky. The AI brought back details I thought were lost forever." @proud_dad_photos
See it in action
Camera shake fixed in travel photo
Hand-held shot of landmark came out shaky. AI recovered the architectural details and made the image usable.
fix the camera shake blur and stabilize the image, make edges sharp
Portrait face sharpened for printing
Family portrait was slightly soft. AI brought the faces into crisp focus without ruining the natural background blur.
sharpen the faces in this photo while keeping the background naturally soft
Pet photo motion blur reduced
Fast-moving dog came out blurry. AI recovered enough detail to make it a keepable memory.
fix the motion blur on the moving subject, freeze the action and show clear details
If something looks off
Photo still looks blurry after processing
Why: Severe blur destroys information that AI cannot recreate. The original detail simply isn't there to recover.
enhance and sharpen as much as possible, even if imperfect
💡 For extremely blurry photos, lower your expectations. Some improvement is often possible, but miracles are rare.
Image looks over-sharpened with halos or artifacts
Why: The AI applied too aggressive sharpening, creating visible edges around objects.
sharpen more gently, reduce artifacts and keep natural appearance
💡 Add 'natural' or 'subtle' to your prompt to avoid the over-processed look.
AI sharpened areas I wanted to keep soft
Why: The AI couldn't distinguish intentional blur (like background bokeh) from unwanted blur.
Tap markers on the blurry areas you want sharpened, then regenerate
💡 Markers tell the AI 'sharpen THIS area specifically.' Use them when you want to preserve artistic blur elsewhere.
Faces look strange or distorted after sharpening
Why: Heavy deblurring on faces can sometimes alter features in unnatural ways.
gently sharpen the face while preserving natural features
💡 For portraits, gentler sharpening usually looks better than aggressive enhancement.
Only part of the image needed sharpening
Why: The AI sharpened everything when you only wanted specific areas fixed.
Tap a marker on the specific blurry area, then say 'sharpen just this area'
💡 Use markers for selective sharpening to keep other areas untouched.
Quick answers
Do I need to mark the blurry areas before describing?
No! Just describe what you want: 'sharpen this photo' or 'fix the motion blur.' The AI analyzes the entire image and applies appropriate sharpening. Only use markers when you want to sharpen specific areas while leaving others soft, like fixing a blurry face while keeping background bokeh.
Can AI really recover a very blurry photo?
It depends on blur severity. Light to moderate blur often improves significantly. Severe blur where details are completely lost cannot be fully recovered because that information no longer exists. AI can enhance what's there, but it can't create details from nothing.
What types of blur work best?
Light motion blur and camera shake respond well. Slightly out-of-focus photos often improve. Severe motion blur or extremely soft focus have limited improvement potential since the original detail is lost.
Will it work on old, scanned blurry photos?
Yes, it can help with old photos. However, if the original photo was blurry when taken, the same limitations apply. AI enhances what exists but cannot invent missing details.
Can I sharpen just faces without affecting the background?
Absolutely! Use 'sharpen the faces while keeping background soft' or tap markers on just the faces you want sharpened. This preserves intentional background blur while fixing unwanted softness on subjects.
Ready to sharpen your blurry photos?
Free to try. No signup required.