How to Blur the Background on iPhone With 4 Methods

How to Blur the Background on iPhone With 4 Methods

Capture attention and elevate your iPhone photography game with the art of background blurring. In this guide, we'll introduce you to four professional methods that not only enhance visual appeal but also prioritize privacy and consent. Learn how to master the technique, putting your subject in sharp focus and making your images truly stand out.

1. How to Blur Background on iPhone in Portrait Mode

Step 1:

Open your camera app and select Portrait.  

Open your camera app and select Portrait

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Step 2:

Place your subject at the center of your screen. The background will automatically blur itself out.

Place your subject at the center of your screen.

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2. How to Blur the Background on iPhone When Closer to Your  Subject

Step 1:

Open your camera app and select portrait mode. 

Open your camera app and select portrait mode

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Step 2:

Put your camera close to your subject. Ensure a clear focus by moving the camera nearer to the subject. If the image appears excessively close, use a command to step back, as it may be too blurred for optimal quality.  

Put your camera close to your subject.

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Step 3:

Move further away and take the photo.  

Move further away and take the photo

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Step 4:

Click on the f/number option on the top left to choose your blur preference for your photo.

Click on the f/number option on the top left to choose your blur preference for your photo

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3. How to Blur the Background on iPhone When Picture Editing

Step 1:

Open the camera app and select a photo to edit. 

Open the camera app and select a photo to edit

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Step 2:

Click on edit on the bottom right to enable the editing function. 

Click on edit on the bottom right to enable the editing function

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Step 3:

Proceed to the upper left side of your screen and select the option f/number.  

Proceed to the upper left side of your screen and select the option f/number

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Step 4:

Proceed and choose your blur preference on the aperture scale at the bottom of your screen.

Proceed and choose your blur preference on the aperture scale at the bottom of your screen

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4. How to Blur the Background on iPhone Using Third-party Apps

1) Focos App

Step 1:

Open the app store and download the Focos App.   

Download the Focos App

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Step 2:

Open the application then select a photo you want to edit from your gallery. 

select a photo you want to edit from your gallery

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Step 3:

Click on the focus command and your photo will automatically have a blurred background.

Click on the focus command and your photo will automatically have a blurred background

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Step 4:

Click on the size option and adjust your blur.

Click on the size option and adjust your blur

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Step 5:

Save your photo. 

save the photo

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2) Blur Photo Effect Background

Step 1:

Go to the app store and download the blur photo effect background app. 

download the blur photo effect background app

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Step 2:

Open the app and click on blur. 

open it

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Step 3:

Select the photo you want to edit. 

select the photo

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Step 4:

Click on the blur option and select the part you'd wish not to blur when the editing is done.

Click on the blur option and select the part you'd wish not to blur when the editing is done

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Step 5:

Proceed to the invert option. The left out part becomes blurred, and the selected area becomes clear.  

Proceed to the invert option

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Step 6:

Click on effects and select a filter you wish to use on your image.

blur

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Step 7:

Proceed to save the photo.  

save

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Conclusion

Mastering the art of blurring backgrounds on your iPhone opens up creative avenues for impactful photography. Utilizing built-in features and third-party applications that have been talked about for more creative options. By incorporating these methods, you'll elevate the quality and impact of your images, crafting a more engaging visual story.

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