Blurred Frame

Fit any photo into a larger frame without cropping — fill the background with a blurred, zoomed-out version of the same image so the sharp original floats on a colourful, on-brand canvas. Free, private, and instantly processed in your browser.

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Instagram-style portrait frame

A zoomed, blurred version of the image fills the frame as a colourful background, then the original sits centred and sharp on top — the exact look used to post portrait videos and photos as squares on social media.

100% private

Your image is processed entirely in your browser using the Canvas API — nothing is ever uploaded to a server.

Free and unlimited

No signup, no watermark, no daily limit. Process as many images as you like.

How to add a blurred frame

1

Upload your image

Drag and drop or click to select a JPG, PNG, or WebP image. Portrait or landscape — any ratio works.

2

Adjust blur and scale

Drag the blur slider to control how soft the background is, and the scale slider to zoom the background in or out.

3

Pick a format

Choose PNG to keep transparency or JPG for the smallest file size.

4

Download

Click download to save the framed image to your device.

Frequently asked questions

What is the blurred frame effect?

The background is the same image scaled up and blurred to fill the canvas, while the sharp original sits centred on top. This fills empty space when fitting a non-square image into a square or landscape frame without cropping the subject.

Is the blurred frame tool free?

Yes — completely free and unlimited. No signup, no account, no watermark, no daily limit.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. The effect is applied entirely in your browser on your device. Your image never leaves your computer, so it stays fully private.

Can I use it for Instagram Reels or TikTok?

Yes — it is ideal for fitting a landscape or portrait video frame into a 9:16 or 1:1 canvas. Export as PNG or JPG and use the result as a cover image or thumbnail.

Add a blurred frame to another image

Drop in a new photo to give it a blurred background frame — free and unlimited, no signup required.

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Why this page exists

Use blurred frame to fill any canvas with a blurred, zoomed version of your photo as the background, then pin the sharp original centred on top — the popular Instagram portrait-mode look.

Best for

  • Fitting a portrait photo into a landscape frame without cropping
  • Social media posts that need a colourful, on-brand background
  • A polished depth-of-field look without a DSLR