TUTORIAL ARTICLE

Intermediate

1 min

How to blur or sharpen your photo

Turning smartphone images into professional content is quick and simple using the blur and sharpen tools.

What you’ll need
Practice in the app

Correct errors or add complexity

Give your smartphone images a more refined look using the blur and sharpen tools. While the sharpen tool can help correct a blurry photo, you can also blur a photo for stylistic effect.

Select your photo on the canvas and go to Adjustments in the image properties menu.

To sharpen, click Sharpen and use the toggle to achieve the look you want. A little goes a long way here.

To blur, click Blur and slide the toggle until you get the desired effect.

You can use a blurred image as background in a design, to draw attention to the main subject, or to create an overall mood.


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November 3, 2023

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