Can You Blur a Photo on iPhone After Taking It?
Yes – even if you did not use Portrait mode when taking the picture. Many people search for “how to blur a photo on iPhone” or “how to blur background on iPhone photo already taken”. The Photos app has limited blur tools, but you can use a free browser-based blur editor instead.
Our Secure ID Redactor works in Safari on iPhone and lets you:
- Blur the background of an existing iPhone photo.
- Blur faces in photos before posting on social media.
- Blur or blackout sensitive text, numbers and screenshots.
Tip: Add this page to your Home Screen in Safari to use it like a blur photo app for iPhone.
How to Blur the Background of a Photo on iPhone
- On your iPhone, open Safari and go to travelcheapticket.com/ppblur/passport-blur.html.
- Tap “Drop or click to upload image” and choose a photo from your camera roll.
- From the Mode dropdown, select Blur.
- Increase the Brush Size slider for faster background painting.
- Use your finger to paint over the background in the photo (walls, streets, sky, room, etc.).
- Pinch-zoom in your browser if you need more precision around the edges.
- Tap Download to save the edited photo back to your iPhone.
This works even if the picture was taken weeks ago and Portrait mode wasn’t enabled. You are manually adding blur after the fact.
How to Blur Faces in Photos on iPhone
If you want to hide a person’s identity before posting a photo, you can quickly blur faces in photos on iPhone using the same tool.
- Open the blur tool on your iPhone.
- Upload the image and pick Blur or Pixelate mode.
- Set brush size slightly larger than each face.
- Use your finger to paint over the faces you want to hide.
- Zoom in to cleanly blur eyes and facial features.
- Download the edited picture when you’re done.
Pixelate creates a blocky, censored look. Blur creates a softer, out-of-focus effect – both are good for privacy.
How to Blur Part of a Photo on iPhone (Text, Numbers, Plates)
You may only need to blur one small area of a screenshot or picture, such as:
- A phone number or email address in a screenshot.
- A home address on a delivery label.
- A license plate in a car photo.
- A passport number or booking reference.
To blur a specific part of a photo on iPhone:
- Open the blur tool and upload your image.
- Zoom in on the area you want to hide.
- Select Blur, Pixelate or Blackout.
- Set a small brush size and carefully paint only over the sensitive details.
- Save the edited picture and share the blurred version instead of the original.
Why Use a Browser Tool Instead of an iPhone App?
- No installation – just open Safari and start blurring.
- Works on any iPhone with a modern browser, even older models.
- Local processing – the blur tool runs in your browser; images are not intentionally uploaded to a remote server.
- Flexible – the same tool can blur photos, travel documents and screenshots.
If you often share passport or ID photos from your iPhone, the main passport blur tool is especially useful for hiding numbers and MRZ codes.
FAQ – Blur Photos on iPhone
Can I blur an iPhone photo that was not taken in Portrait mode?
Yes. The blur editor does not rely on portrait depth data. It simply lets you paint blur anywhere on the image, including photos taken in normal mode or older pictures from your gallery.
Do I need to install any app from the App Store?
No. The tool runs inside Safari or any modern browser on your iPhone. You can add it to your Home Screen if you want quicker access, but it still behaves like a website.
Is it safe to blur passport photos on iPhone with this tool?
The blur editor works in your browser and processes images locally on your device. For extra details, see the legal and privacy notes on the main Secure ID Redactor page.