Blur images

The Blur effects soften a selection, or an entire image, and are useful for retouching. They smooth transitions by averaging the pixels next to the hard edges of defined lines and shaded areas in an image. Blur effects include Gaussian, Motion, Zoom, Median, and Soften.

1. Select a layer in the Layers palette, or select an image area using any of the selection tools. 2. Choose an effect from the Blur group in the Effects Browser. 3. Use the effect controls (such as sliders) to change parameters and, if available, use the rope to point to the center of the selected area. 4. After you are done, click OK to accept changes, Cancel to quit without any changes, or the Reset button to reset changes.
  1. Select a layer in the Layers palette, or select an image area using any of the selection tools.
  2. Choose an effect from the Blur group in the Effects Browser.
  3. Use the effect controls (such as sliders) to change parameters and, if available, use the rope to point to the center of the selected area.
  4. After you are done, click OK to accept changes, Cancel to quit without any changes, or the Reset button to reset changes.

Blur effects

Effect

Description

Gaussian The Gaussian effect spreads a layer, or the selected pixels, by an amount specified by a Gaussian distribution. The Gaussian Blur effect adds low-frequency detail and can produce a hazy effect.
Motion The Motion effect blurs an image to simulate the effect of using a camera that moves at a specified angle and distance while capturing the image.
Zoom Zoom simulates the effect of zooming the camera while capturing the image.
Median Median computes the median value for a group of neighboring pixels and replaces each pixel’s value with the median. The effect is to reduce noise.
Soften The Soften effect reduces color noise in an image. It smooths away straight pixels.
Miniaturize Miniaturize blurs parts of an image, simulating a depth-of-field effect.

SEE ALSO

Blur or sharpen soft areas