How to quickly Blur the Background of photos in Canva?

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By Maria B

How to quickly Blur the Background of photos in Canva?

There are two methods to create the blurred background of any photo using canvaOne method is the auto-focus option and the other is with edit image with blur adjustment.

In this tutorial, You will learn to create blur backgrounds for your photos and designs with the help of both available options in canva.

How to Create a blurred background in canva with an auto-focus option?

This is the new feature introduced by canva for their pro users. The Beta version is in progress and soon this will be fully launched for all the canva users across the world. Auto-focus option is available for both canva desktop and app users.

Step 1 – Select any photo and place it on your canva page.

How to quickly blur the Background of photos in Canva?

Step 2 – Go to edit the image – Apply “Auto-focus” and see the quick results. The background of your photo will be blurred automatically in a second. Moreover, you can change the intensities and positions of your blur in this option. See the below snippet for your quick understanding.

How to quickly blur the Background of photos in Canva?

 

How to quickly blur the Background of photos in Canva?

How to Create a blurred background of photos in Canva using adjustments?

In this method, you need to go through with few more steps.

Step 1 – Select any photo of your choice and place it on the canva page.

Step 2 – Duplicate the image and apply “remove background”. This option is also available for canva pro users only but you can use remove.bg if you are using the canva free version.

 

Step 3 – Now adjust your object with the removed background on the main photo.

Step 4 – Go to Edit image and increase Blur intensity in adjustments for the main background photo. Your photo with blur background is ready.

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