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Blur Image Background

Create a softer background look from a reference image with a prompt-guided image edit. Describe the subject and the blur style, then compare the generated result with the original.

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Blur Image Background features

Blur Image Background: examples and practical tips

Create a shallow-depth-of-field portrait concept

Portrait subject in crisp focus against a softly blurred garden background
Illustrative concept visual generated for this page; it is not an edited before-and-after result.

Brief

Outdoor portrait with soft bokeh

Adapted from a community portrait prompt that specifies an 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, and a misty outdoor background.

  • Upload a clear source image and describe the specific change you need.
  • Describe the subject, visual treatment and intended placement in a concise brief.
Reference-guided warm and cool treatments of the same ceramic lamp
Illustrative concept visual generated for this page; it is not an edited before-and-after result.

Required input

Start from a source image

Upload a supported image, then state which details should stay recognizable and what should change.

  • Adapted from a community product photography prompt describing shallow depth of field and a sharp focal subject.
  • Use an image you have permission to upload; generated changes are not pixel-preserving.
A ceramic vase scene composed in three output formats
Illustrative concept visual generated for this page; it is not an edited before-and-after result.

Settings

Choose a practical output format

Select a model and choose the available output settings for the intended placement. Use a portrait crop for a cover or a wide crop for a banner.

  • Fine edges and transparent objects may be reinterpreted; use a dedicated masking editor when precision matters.
  • Review the available settings and credit estimate before submitting.

From brief to reviewed image

How to use Blur Image Background

This workflow requires an image. Upload a photo with a clearly separated foreground subject and background. Check the accepted file and model limits before submitting.

  1. 01

    Upload your source image

    Upload a photo with a clearly separated foreground subject and background.

  2. 02

    Set the visual direction

    Name the subject to retain and describe the blur style, depth, and background atmosphere. Describe the subject, treatment and details that matter to your result.

  3. 03

    Choose output and generate

    Select a compatible image model and supported output settings, then generate a variation.

  4. 04

    Review and refine

    Inspect hair, edges, glasses, transparent objects, and fine details for changes introduced by generation.

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$29$19/month
$348$228 billed yearly54,000 credits/year

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Includes

  • Up to 47 videos/month
  • Up to 225 images/month
  • Access to all models
  • Watermark-free outputs
  • Files saved for 90 days
  • Standard support
  • Commercial use license included
How generation estimates work

Estimates use all monthly credits for either 5-second Seedance 2.0 Mini videos at 480p (95 credits each) or Nano Banana images at 1K (20 credits each). These are alternative budgets, not combined allowances. Other models, settings, and reference inputs use different credits. Annual plans receive their full annual credits upfront; monthly estimates show one twelfth of that allowance.

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For regular visual projects and campaigns

$49$29/month
$588$348 billed yearly114,000 credits/year

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Includes

  • Up to 100 videos/month
  • Up to 475 images/month
  • Access to all models
  • Watermark-free outputs
  • Files saved for 180 days
  • Faster generation speed
  • Priority support
  • Commercial use license included
How generation estimates work

Estimates use all monthly credits for either 5-second Seedance 2.0 Mini videos at 480p (95 credits each) or Nano Banana images at 1K (20 credits each). These are alternative budgets, not combined allowances. Other models, settings, and reference inputs use different credits. Annual plans receive their full annual credits upfront; monthly estimates show one twelfth of that allowance.

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For frequent generation and larger projects

$99$49/month
$1,188$588 billed yearly240,000 credits/year

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Includes

  • Up to 210 videos/month
  • Up to 1,000 images/month
  • Access to all models
  • Watermark-free outputs
  • Files saved for 360 days
  • Faster generation speed
  • Priority support
  • Commercial use license included
How generation estimates work

Estimates use all monthly credits for either 5-second Seedance 2.0 Mini videos at 480p (95 credits each) or Nano Banana images at 1K (20 credits each). These are alternative budgets, not combined allowances. Other models, settings, and reference inputs use different credits. Annual plans receive their full annual credits upfront; monthly estimates show one twelfth of that allowance.

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Adapted from a community portrait prompt that specifies an 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, and a misty outdoor background. Start with a focused brief and review the generated image against your intended use.