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Can You Blur Part of a Photo in Canva?

Last updated on September 27, 2022 @ 7:39 pm

If you’re looking to add a little bit of mystery to your photos, or simply want to focus on one area of the image, blurring part of a photo is a great way to do it. Canva makes it easy to blur your photos with our simple, easy-to-use Blur tool.

PRO TIP: If you are looking to blur part of a photo in Canva, be aware that there is no way to do this directly in the editor. However, you can achieve a similar effect by first adding a shape to your image, then setting the transparency of that shape to 50%.

To start, open up your photo in Canva and select the Blur tool from the left-hand toolbar. Then, click and drag the Blur tool over the areas of your photo that you want to blur. You can also click on the area you want to blur and then use the slider to adjust the amount of blur.

Once you’re happy with how your photo looks, click on the Apply button and then download or share your photo as usual. So whether you’re looking to add a bit of mystery or just want to focus on one area, blurring part of your photo is a great way to do it. With Canva’s easy-to-use Blur tool, anyone can achieve professional results in just a few clicks.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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