Does it work on group photos?

Yes, as long as the people are clearly in front of the background. Results are best with a clear subject.

What file types work?

JPG, PNG and WebP. Large photos are resized to 2048 pixels on the longest side before upload, which also removes location data.

Do you keep my original photo?

No. Uploaded photos are deleted as soon as your result is ready. Results stay in your account until you delete them.

Bokeh Effect

Add a professional background blur

KivoHeadShots adds a professional background blur (bokeh) to any photo: upload it, choose subtle, medium or strong blur, and the subject stays sharp. It costs from 5 credits a run, and new accounts get 10 free credits.

Try Bokeh Effect

From 5 credits per run

What you need to blur a photo's background

Your photo

Example: blur a photo's background

Made with Bokeh Effect on this site from a photo of an AI-generated person, not a real customer. Your results depend on your photos and settings.

Casual selfie of a bearded man in a navy t-shirt on a quiet street (an AI-generated person) — Before: a casual selfie

The same selfie with the street behind the man strongly blurred and his face kept sharp — After: Strong blur

Why use our bokeh effect tool

Give any photo the creamy, blurred background of a portrait lens, while the subject stays perfectly sharp.

Subtle, medium or strong blur
Subject stays sharp and unchanged
Turns busy backgrounds into soft light

How to blur a photo's background

1
Upload the photo you want to fix or change.
2
Choose the options, or paint the area for tools like Magic Eraser.
3
Download the edited photo in full quality.

Your uploads are deleted as soon as the run finishes, and never used to train AI. How we protect your photos

Questions about the bokeh effect tool

Does it work on group photos?: Yes, as long as the people are clearly in front of the background. Results are best with a clear subject.
What file types work?: JPG, PNG and WebP. Large photos are resized to 2048 pixels on the longest side before upload, which also removes location data.
Do you keep my original photo?: No. Uploaded photos are deleted as soon as your result is ready. Results stay in your account until you delete them.