{"id":7889,"date":"2023-12-11T19:40:35","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T19:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/?p=7889"},"modified":"2023-12-11T19:40:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T19:40:36","slug":"how-to-blur-edges-of-photo-in-canva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-blur-edges-of-photo-in-canva\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Blur Edges of Photo in Canva"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learning how to blur the edges of photos can be essential in directing attention, enhancing depth, creating artistic effects, highlighting details, and establishing a visual hierarchy within an image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If trying to achieve it on Canva, follow the below approaches with detailed steps that can help you blur the edge of a photo right away:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What we cover<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-blur-edges-of-photo-in-canva\/#Blur_Edges_of_a_Photo_using_Effects\" >Blur Edges of a Photo using Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-blur-edges-of-photo-in-canva\/#Blur_Edges_of_a_Photo_using_Gradients\" >Blur Edges of a Photo using Gradients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-blur-edges-of-photo-in-canva\/#Wrapping_Up\" >Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"blur-edges-of-a-photo-using-effects\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blur_Edges_of_a_Photo_using_Effects\"><\/span>Blur Edges of a Photo using Effects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start by accessing Canva and opening your ongoing design from the <strong>Recent designs<\/strong> section. If you haven&#8217;t started any design yet, begin by selecting <strong>Create a design<\/strong> and choosing a design to start with.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-52e1593c-e6dd\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-52e1593c-e6dd\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Recent-designs-3.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Recent designs\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1340\" height=\"617\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>To add an image to your design, if not done already, go to the <strong>Uploads<\/strong> section on the left-hand side and click on the <strong>Upload files<\/strong> button. Once it is uploaded, click on it to add it to your design.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-0563b880-9c67\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-0563b880-9c67\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Upload-image.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Upload image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"343\" height=\"550\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>After adding the image, click on it to reveal options located at the top. From these options, choose <strong>Edit photo<\/strong>. Now, navigate to the <strong>Effects <\/strong>section and click on <strong>Blur<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-167daa18-67de\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-167daa18-67de\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blur-effect-on-Canva.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Blur effect on Canva\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1519\" height=\"781\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>With the Blur tool loaded, adjust the brush size and intensity. Next, pass the brush along the edges of the photo like below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-6cdb54df-5147\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-6cdb54df-5147\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blur-edges-of-a-photo.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Blur edges of a photo\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1813\" height=\"755\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li>If you have marked the brush accidentally, use the <strong>Remove button<\/strong> to restore the photo by removing the blur effect created. Once you&#8217;re done making changes, you might see a similar result to the one below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-9fd52e4a-b9a6\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-9fd52e4a-b9a6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Blur-effect-created.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Blur effect created\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1516\" height=\"618\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"blur-edges-of-a-photo-using-gradients\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blur_Edges_of_a_Photo_using_Gradients\"><\/span>Blur Edges of a Photo using Gradients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the Blur tool works exceptionally well, the brush goes uneven when applying the blur effect. Unfortunately, no preset shapes were offered to avoid such irregularities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, there is a way around it. While it isn&#8217;t the right alternative and doesn&#8217;t offer customizations, it fixes the irregularities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begin by repeating <strong>Steps 1&amp; 2<\/strong> from the above approach, and if done right, the image is added to the design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, navigate to the options on the left and click on <strong>Elements<\/strong>. Now, type <strong>Transparent Gradient<\/strong> in the <strong>search box<\/strong> associated with the Elements tab and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>. Once you&#8217;re displayed with results, click on the <strong>Graphics<\/strong> tab to display all available transparent gradients.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-e3fff973-2622\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-e3fff973-2622\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Transparent-gradient-results.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Transparent gradient results\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1523\" height=\"677\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Now, add the transparent gradient to the design that matches your photo by clicking on it. Next, adjust the height and color of the gradient accordingly. [Refer to the below image for better understanding]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-02b00f9f-046c\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-02b00f9f-046c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Adjust-the-gradient-size.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Adjust the gradient size\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1525\" height=\"628\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Next, duplicate the gradient and rotate it 180 degrees to create a mirror copy of it. [Refer to the below image for better understanding]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-742c71cf-8114\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-742c71cf-8114\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Duplicate-gradient.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Duplicate gradient\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1295\" height=\"562\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li>With the gradients ready, move them onto the photo and align their edges with the photo edges. If you have done it right, you will get a blur effect around the edges like below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-image gspb_image gspb_image-id-gsbp-8e25147d-cbbd\" id=\"gspb_image-id-gsbp-8e25147d-cbbd\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Result-after-adding-gradients.png\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"Result after adding gradients\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1096\" height=\"561\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrapping-up\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Congratulations on successfully creating a blur effect on the edges of your photo!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the approach that involves using gradients creates engaging blur effects, it fails when the image borders are uneven or if the shape is other than a rectangle or square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hence, if you&#8217;re looking for the best result, you might be disappointed with Canva. In such a scenario, consider using online\/open-source\/paid image editing tools for more flexibility and customization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"related-reading\">Related Reading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-make-2x2-image-size-in-canva\/\">How To Make 2\u00d72 Image Size in Canva<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-paint-on-canva\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-paint-on-canva\/\">How To Paint on Canva<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-fade-picture-in-canva\/\">How To Fade Picture in Canva<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-create-vector-files-in-canva\/\">How To Create Vector Files in Canva<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pttrns.com\/how-to-create-300-dpi-images-using-canva\/\">How To Create 300 DPI Images Using Canva<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you trying to add blur effects to a photo in Canva? 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