Add Blur To Your Video for Free Online

How to Add Blur to Video

Adding a blur effect to your video can be a simple and effective way to focus attention or obscure sensitive information. Follow these steps to get started:

1) Sign up for Descript for free. No credit card is required.

2) Upload your video to Descript by dragging and dropping it into the project window. Descript will automatically start transcribing your video!

3) Head over to the right side panel and select Layer to find Add Blur To Video.

4) Then Add Blur To Video -> Select Publish -> Export -> Save.

Why Add Blur to Video?

Blurring parts of your video can be a game-changer, whether you're aiming to highlight key elements or protect sensitive information. Here are some specific benefits of using the Add Blur To Video feature in Descript:

Privacy Protection: Easily obscure faces, license plates, or other sensitive details to maintain privacy.
Focus Enhancement: Direct viewers' attention to the most important parts of your video by blurring out distractions.
Professional Look: Add a polished, professional touch to your videos by seamlessly integrating blur effects.
Compliance: Ensure your content adheres to privacy laws and guidelines by blurring out restricted information.
Customization: Adjust the intensity and area of the blur to fit your specific needs, giving you full control over the final output.

Tips for Adding Blur to Video

Adding blur to your video can significantly enhance its quality and focus. Here are some expert tips to make the most out of Descript's Add Blur To Video feature:

Identify Key Areas: Before applying blur, pinpoint the exact areas that need to be obscured to avoid unnecessary blurring.
Adjust Blur Intensity: Use the intensity slider to find the perfect balance between visibility and obscurity.
Use Keyframes: For dynamic scenes, employ keyframes to ensure the blur follows moving objects seamlessly.
Preview Changes: Always preview your video after applying blur to ensure it looks natural and effective.
Combine Effects: Enhance your video further by combining blur with other effects like color correction or text overlays.

Don’t just take our word for it

With a 4.6 out of 5 star rating and numerous distinctions on G2, Descript has been recognized as a leader in the video editing & podcasting space.

“Getting started with Descript is super simple and easy to walk through with clients who have never done any audio/video editing in their lives.”
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“Before using Descript, manual transcription was very difficult. Thanks to Descript, I can obtain accurate transcriptions in record time.”
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