Lightroom features
Lens Blur lets you
focus on the moment.
Change the look of any photo with instant blur effects powered by AI. Lens Blur lets you highlight your subject and blur out the rest.
Lens Blur lets you
Create perfect portrait effects.
Make your subjects stand out in a snap with Lens Blur. Choose from seven different blur effects to change the mood effortlessly.
Blur busy backgrounds.
Quickly blur distracting backgrounds to highlight any subject you choose. Lens Blur lets you create stunning portraits that keep your friends and family as the focus.
Stunning scenery in a snap.
No fancy camera equipment? No problem. Instantly create dramatic photo effects with custom settings that let you adjust the blur amount and soften landscape backgrounds to your liking.
Make tasteful food photos.
Feed your social feeds with food blog-worthy shots in seconds. Use Lens Blur to put the focus on dinner and blur out the rest.
Light up the city.
Use Lens Blur presets to quickly change the size and shape of light coming from street lamps, twinkly tree lights, or lit cityscapes.
How to use Lens Blur in Lightroom.
- Select Lens Blur from the edit panel or choose one of our Lens Blur Adaptive Presets in the Premium section of the presets panel.
- Get started by moving the Amount slider; Lightroom’s AI will then scan the image to detect your subject and the scene behind it to blur the background.
- You can customize the strength of the blur by continuing to adjust the Amount slider or change the shape of the light points (called ‘bokeh’) in the background by selecting different blur shapes.
Tip: Lens Blur works best with images that have a clear subject in the foreground and concentrated light points in the background, such as nighttime portraits in front of city lights.
Frequently asked questions.
Lens Blur lets you choose a part of your photo to make it stand out by blurring the surrounding area. You can then adjust the placement, strength, and shape of the blur to your liking.
You can access Lens Blur in Lightroom with either a membership or a free trial.
Abstract distracting backgrounds in portraits to make subjects pop. Blur the background behind an outdoor family photo with busy greenery. Add dramatic effects to landscapes and natural settings. Blur the sunset behind a gorgeous tree for a gauzy pastel backdrop. Blur busy backgrounds in food photography to highlight the meal and drinks in the foreground. Get dreamy effects from city lights and street photography featuring artificial light sources. Play with the size and shape of the blur to change the look of street lamps, lit windows, and twinkly tree lights.
You must have Lightroom and Lightroom Classic versions 7.3 or Lightroom Mobile version 9.3 installed to access the latest version of Lens Blur and our new Lens Blur Adaptive Presets.
