How To Blur A Selected Portion Of Picture On Android And iPhone?

To blur a selected portion of a picture on Android and iOS devices, follow these methods:

For Android:

1. Google Photos (requires Google One plan):

   • Open Google Photos app.
   2. Select a photo.
   3. Click "Edit."
   4. Navigate to the Tools menu.
   5. Choose "Depth," then slide the intensity slider to vary the blur. Alternatively, try the built-in "Blur" effect and use a floating circle over the area you wish to keep in focus.

2. Samsung Gallery app (Samsung phones only):

   1. Launch the Gallery app.
   2. Pick the photo.
   3. Choose "edit."
   4. Access the pencil icon and pick either "Pixelate" to apply universal pixels or manually draw the blur with the "Draw" option.

3. Third-party apps (available on Google Play Store):

   • Search for apps like Blur Photo Editor,, Point Blur,, or similar alternatives. These allow precise selection of areas to blur via circle, rectangle, or manual drawing. Give permission to access device storage when asked upon installation.

For iOS / iPhone:

1. Portrait Mode (works well with recent iPhones):

   1. Open the Camera app.
   2. Switch to Portrait mode at the bottom.
   3. Adjust background blur by tapping the f-stop indicator and sliding. Settings range from f/1.4 to f/16 denote low vs. high depth-of-field blur respectively. Note: This method affects the whole image rather than selecting specific portions.

2. YouCam Perfect or similar apps (free, but additional features require payment):

   • Download YouCam Perfect or an equivalent app.
   2. Open the app, choose a photo stored locally.
   3. Select "Tools."
   4. Within the Blur section, choose between "Circle", "Ellipse/Rectangle", or "Brush" tools depending on the precision needed.

Always review the user guide and make necessary checks within each app interface for step-by-step guidance through the processes described here.