Fix Out of Focus Photo

Fix missed focus and soft subjects instantly. Just describe what you want, no selection needed.

Portrait with background in focus but person blurry and soft — Before

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Same portrait with person sharp and background naturally blurred — After

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Popular use cases:

portrait photography
pet photos
autofocus failures
candid shots
macro photography
event photography
family photos

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
General focus fix	`fix the out of focus blur, bring subject into sharp focus`	20s
Portrait focus	`sharpen the out of focus face, restore clear features`	20s
Wrong focus point	`sharpen foreground subject, keep background blur natural`	25s
Entire image soft	`sharpen the entire out of focus image clearly`	25s

How it works

Upload your out-of-focus photo

Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Works on photos where the wrong thing is in focus or the entire image is soft.

Expect: Light focus issues: 15-30 seconds. Severely out of focus: may need 2-3 refinements.
Describe the focus fix you want

Type your instruction: 'fix the out of focus blur and bring the subject into sharp focus' or 'sharpen the soft subject and restore clear detail.' Be specific about what should be in focus. No marking needed - the AI understands subjects vs backgrounds.

Tip: Mention what should be sharp: 'focus on the person' or 'sharpen the flower' for best results

Copy one of these to get started:

General out of focus fix fix the out of focus blur and bring the subject into sharp focus
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Soft portrait or face sharpen the out of focus face, restore clear facial features and eye detail
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Wrong focus point (background sharp, subject soft) fix the focus to sharpen the subject in the foreground, keep background blur natural
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Entire image soft and unfocused sharpen the entire out of focus image, bring everything into clear focus
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3 more prompts

Macro or close-up out of focus fix the soft focus on this close-up, sharpen fine details and textures
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Pet photo missed focus fix the out of focus pet, sharpen fur and facial features clearly
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Severely soft subject significantly sharpen the very soft out of focus subject, restore maximum detail
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Generate and review

Check the result at full zoom. The subject should now be sharp with clear edges and detail. Compare with the original to see the focus correction.
Refine with markers if needed

If only certain areas need more focus correction, tap markers on those spots and regenerate. This is optional - most focus fixes work without markers.

Tip: Markers help when you want to keep some areas intentionally soft, like background bokeh.

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Fix Out of Focus Photo

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"My camera focused on the background instead of my daughter. EditThisPic fixed it and saved the moment." @ParentPhotog_Lisa

See it in action

Portrait with missed autofocus fixed

Camera focused on the background, leaving the person soft. AI brought the face into sharp focus.

Prompt: fix the out of focus blur and bring the subject into sharp focus

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Soft blurry rose with no detail visible — Before

Sharp rose with visible petal texture and detail — After

Soft flower photo sharpened

A close-up flower shot that came out soft and dreamy when it should be sharp. Correction revealed petal details.

Prompt: fix the soft focus on this close-up, sharpen fine details and textures

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Photo of child who is completely soft and out of focus — Before

Same photo with child sharp and clear — After

Unfocused child photo rescued

A candid shot where the camera focused on the floor instead of the child. AI restored the precious moment.

Prompt: sharpen the out of focus face, restore clear facial features and eye detail

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If something looks off

Subject is still soft after fix

Why: The original out-of-focus blur was too severe, or the AI correction was too subtle.

Try: significantly sharpen the very soft subject, restore maximum detail and clarity

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Tip: Adding 'significantly' and 'maximum' tells the AI to apply stronger correction.

Background got sharp but I wanted it blurry

Why: The AI sharpened the entire image uniformly instead of just the subject.

Try: fix the focus on the main subject only, keep the background with natural bokeh blur

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Tip: 'Subject only' and 'keep bokeh' preserves the artistic background blur.

AI changed the wrong area or something I didn't want changed

Why: The AI couldn't determine exactly which area you meant from description alone.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific area you want to change, then regenerate with the same prompt

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Tip: Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS one specifically.' Use them when description alone is ambiguous.

Face looks artificial after focus fix

Why: Heavy focus correction can create artifacts when the AI reconstructs too aggressively.

Try: sharpen the out of focus face naturally, restore clarity while keeping realistic skin

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Tip: 'Naturally' and 'realistic' prevent over-processing of faces.

Details look invented rather than restored

Why: The original image lacked enough information, so the AI had to infer details.

Try: sharpen the soft areas conservatively, only restore detail that can be inferred from context

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Tip: 'Conservatively' keeps the AI from inventing too much detail.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark the out-of-focus areas before fixing?

No. Just describe what you want: 'fix the out of focus' or 'bring the subject into sharp focus.' The AI automatically identifies what should be in focus. Markers are only needed if you want precise control over which areas get sharpened.

How do I fix an out of focus photo for free?

Upload your out-of-focus photo to EditThisPic and type 'fix the out of focus blur and bring the subject into sharp focus.' The AI corrects the focus in 15-30 seconds. No account, no login, no watermarks. Works on missed autofocus, soft subjects, and incorrect focus.

Is there a free focus fixer that doesn't need an account?

Yes. EditThisPic fixes out-of-focus photos without requiring signup or login. Just upload, describe the fix you want, and download. No watermarks on results. Works directly in your browser.

Can severely out of focus photos be fixed?

AI can significantly improve most out-of-focus photos by reconstructing likely details. Slight softness and moderate defocus often recover well. Severely out-of-focus images where the subject is unrecognizable may only partially improve, as the AI must infer what details should be there.

Is out of focus different from motion blur?

Yes. Out of focus blur is uniform softness caused by the lens focusing at the wrong distance. Motion blur shows directional streaking from movement. Both can be fixed, but specifying the type helps the AI apply the right correction.

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Fix Out of Focus Photo

How it works

Upload your out-of-focus photo

Describe the focus fix you want

Generate and review

Refine with markers if needed

See it in action

Portrait with missed autofocus fixed

Soft flower photo sharpened

Unfocused child photo rescued

If something looks off

Quick answers

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