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Unblur Image with AI

Make a blurry photo clearer with AI. Upload your image to reduce softness, bring out detail and preview the result before downloading.

10 free credits every week. No account required. 1 credit per image.

Reduce blur and improve clarity automatically.

Or try a sample photo

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Unblur images for albums, menus and listings

From a family album to a close-up of something small, give a soft photo another look. Use the Unblur image tool when the subject looks softer than you intended, and choose which details matter before processing. If the background is the distraction, start with our photo background remover when the scene matters less than the subject.

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Family albums

Unblur old photos for a family album

A soft scan does not have to stay tucked away. Try improving the definition of faces and clothing while keeping the original black-and-white character. Unblur a scanned image for a family album, then compare expressions with the scan before sharing.

Try Prompt: ‘Make the faces clearer. Keep the photo black and white and preserve the natural grain.’

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Food photography

Let the textures tell the story

Bring out a flaky crust, sliced fruit or a carefully plated dish. A clearer food photo can make the ingredients easier to see without changing the mood of the shot. Before you unblur a food image for a menu, decide which ingredients should draw the eye.

Start with Auto, then compare the food and small garnishes at full size.

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Nature close-ups

Unblur the subject, keep the background soft

Try reducing softness around a flower or butterfly while keeping the background gently out of focus. Prompt lets you explain which subject deserves the attention. Unblur the main subject of your image without asking for every part of the scene to look sharp.

Try Prompt: ‘Sharpen the butterfly and flower. Keep the soft background and natural colors.’

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Spaces and interiors

Show the room in finer detail

Improve definition in the furniture, textiles and wood grain of a slightly blurry interior photo. Keep the light and atmosphere that made the room worth photographing. When you unblur an interior image for a listing, review furniture edges and repeating patterns at full size.

Check straight edges and fabric patterns against the original before publishing.

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Background removal

Separate the portrait from the scene

Remove a busy scene around a portrait when the background is the distraction, then review hair and clothing edges in the cutout.

Use the clearest source photo you have, then inspect fine edges before downloading.

Remove a photo background

Unblur images, before and after

Faces, fabric, distant buildings and fur. Drag the sliders to compare details before and after you unblur an image.

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A clearer face, a familiar expression

Compare the eyes, hair and knit texture. Look for a clearer portrait that still feels like the person in your photo. Unblur a portrait for a profile or family album, then check that the expression still matches the original image.

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Unblur product photos to show texture

Bring out fabric, stitching and edges in a slightly soft product shot. Check small details before using it in a listing. When you unblur a product image, compare seams and fastenings so added definition does not misrepresent the item.

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Keep more of the places you remember

Reduce softness in a travel snapshot and take another look at the boats, buildings and reflections. Unblur a travel image for sharing, then inspect distant details for shapes that differ from the original.

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Unblur pet photos with attention to fur

Try a clearer version of a favorite pet photo, with attention to the eyes and fur rather than harsh outlines. After you unblur a pet image, check whiskers and fur for doubled edges or an overly smooth appearance.

Unblur results depend on the original photo. Mild softness is a better starting point than heavy blur.

How to unblur an image

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    Upload your image

    Upload the clearest available copy of your blurry image. To unblur an image, start with the original file rather than a screenshot of a smaller preview.

  2. A portrait with visible hair and clothing detail. Example image after editing
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    Choose how to edit

    Choose Auto, or use Prompt to describe what should look clearer. Select Unblur image. In Prompt mode, name the subject you want to unblur and any areas that should stay soft.

  3. A portrait with visible hair and clothing detail. Example image after editing
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    Review and download

    Compare faces and fine details, then download the version you want to keep. View both versions at the same size to judge whether the image looks clearer without losing its character.

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