How to Blur in Illustrator

Usually, blurred objects or images are used as a background. Adobe Illustrator has three options to quickly give the blur effect to any shape, text, or image.

You can also watch the below video tutorial to learn how to blur in Illustrator.

There are three types of blur, but usually, Gaussian blur is the best to blur any object quickly. You can easily adjust the blur radius for the selected object.

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If you are new or don’t have the idea to blur in Illustrator, then you are in the right place. In this tutorial, you will learn how to blur in Adobe Illustrator.

So let’s start.

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How to Blur in Adobe Illustrator

Select the object that you want to blur, and go to Effect > Blur > Gaussian Blur. Gaussian Blur panel will appear. Adjust the radius according to the blur you need. Click OK when you are done.

You can use any text, shape, and image to blur using the Gaussian blur option available under Effect > Blur.

Different Types of blur:

There are three different types of blur in Adobe Illustrator.

All you have to do is to select any image, text, or shape that you want to blur using the Selection Tool.

Then select one of three blur options available under the Effect > Blur > Blur options.

Gaussian Blur

Gaussian blur can blur any shape, image, or text quickly.

You can use the Gaussian Blur by Effect > Blur > Gaussian Blur.

The Gaussian blur panel will appear. Adjust the settings according to your choice, depending on the blur you need. Click OK when you are done.

Here is the image that is blurred using the Gaussian Blur.

You can also blur shapes and text using the Gaussian Blur.

Radial Blur

Radial Blur is used to blur the center part of the image.

To use the Radial Blur, go to Effect > Blur > Radial Blur.

The Radial Blur panel will appear. Here you can switch between two blurred methods. One is Spin and the other is Zoom.

Spin blur will spin the center part of the image.

Zoom, as the name suggests, will zoom the center part of the image.

Smart Blur

Smart Blur is used to blur the image in a different style. It makes the image blurry and changes it like it is being traced.

For Smart Blur, go to Effect > Blur > Smart Blur.

The Smart Blur panel will appear.

Adjust the area and change the Radius depending on the smart blur you want to have for the image. Click Ok when you are done.

As you can see, the selected part is smartly blurred.

You have learned to blur in Illustrator.

In this tutorial, you have learned to blur in Adobe Illustrator. You can blur any shape, text, or image using the Gaussian Blur in Adobe Illustrator.

Have More Questions?

If you have any questions about Blur in Adobe Illustrator, then ask in the comment section below. We have also answered some of the most frequently asked questions below.

How to Blur Image in Illustrator

Step 1: Select any object using the Selection Tool from the artboard that you want to blur. You can use any shape, text, or image to blur it.

Here we are using an image to blur it. You can place any image that you want to blur on the artboard.

Step 2: After selecting the image, go to Effect > Blur > Gaussian Blur.

Step 3: Gaussian Blur panel will appear.

Step 4: Adjust the radius depending on the blur you want for the image.

Notice: Make sure to check the preview to see the blur effect.

Step 5: Click “OK” when you are done.

Blur Brush Illustrator

To blur an image or object, select it using the Selection Tool, go to Effect > Blur > Gaussian Blur. From the Gaussian Blur panel adjust the Radius and Click OK.

How to Blur Edges in Illustrator

Select the shape or image that you want to use to blur the edges. Go to Effect > Stylize > Feather.

Adjust the radius depending on the blurry edges you need and then click OK in the feather panel.

It blurred equally around the edges of the image.

How to Make Blur Effect in Illustrator

The blur effect is the same as blurring any image or shape. Select any object, and go to Effect > Blur > Gaussian Blur. You can change the radius to 5px. You can change the radius according to your choice as well. Click OK. A blur effect for the selected object will be created.

How to Blur Text in Illustrator

Select the text using the selection tool and go to Effect > Blur > Gaussian Blur. Change the radius according to your choice and click OK. The text will be blurred.

All Done! Enjoy.

How to Blur in Illustrator