Free browser tool

Image sharpen / blur

Apply blur or lightweight sharpening to an image and export it.

Input and settings

How to use it

Soften an image with Blur or add a light sharpening effect to make edges appear clearer, then export the result as PNG.

  1. Choose an image.
  2. Increase either Blur or Sharpness a little at a time.
  3. Run the tool, compare the result with the original, and save only after the strength looks right.
Blur
0–100
Sharpness
0–100
Output
PNG
Processing
In browser

A useful starting point

For a slightly crisper screenshot, start with Sharpness around 15–25. For a softer photographic look, try Blur around 10–20 before going any further.

The sharpening option is a lightweight visual adjustment. It cannot reconstruct detail that was lost to focus blur or camera shake.

Blur is not a redaction tool

It is useful for a softer look, but it should not be treated as a reliable way to hide names, addresses or other private information. Use a purpose-built mosaic or solid cover when information truly must be concealed.

Add sharpness from the low end

Higher values make edges and text stand out, but they can also make noise and contrast look harsher. A small change is usually enough for screenshots and interface captures.

Avoid pushing blur and sharpness together

One softens the image while the other tries to increase apparent definition. Raising both aggressively can create an artificial result, so decide which direction you actually need and adjust that one first.

Compare against the source before saving

After staring at an edited image for a while, strong processing can start to look normal. Flip back to the original once before export; halos, harsh contrast and excessive softness are easier to notice that way.