FreeBackground blur
Blur the background, keep the subject sharp
CutLift finds the subject with AI and softly blurs everything behind it, for a portrait-mode look from any camera. Free, unlimited, and your photos never leave your device.
Drop a photo to start editingJPG, PNG, WebP, PSD or Camera RAW · stays on your deviceChoose a photo


How it works
- 1Open a photoPortraits, pets and products work best.
- 2Choose Blur backgroundThe AI selects the subject and blurs the rest. Pick how strong the blur is.
- 3DownloadSave your photo as JPEG, PNG or WebP.
Why CutLift
- Real subject detectionThe AI separates the subject, so hair and edges stay sharp.
- AdjustableChoose how much blur, or add Gaussian or motion blur to any selection.
- More than blurCurves, levels, colour and sharpening are all in the same editor.
- PrivateYour photo is processed on your device.
Free and unlimited. CutLift Pro adds batch processing, upscaling, sky replacement and studio exports for $4.99/month.
Questions
How do I blur the background of a photo?
Open the photo in CutLift and choose Blur background from the menu or command palette. The subject stays sharp and the rest is blurred.
Is it free?
Yes, background blur is part of the free editor.
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