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# Blur

> Learn how to add and customize blur effects to obscure or soften areas in your videos

Blur effects let you obscure specific areas of your video — perfect for hiding sensitive information like personal details, passwords, or anything you don't want viewers to see.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Position the playhead">
    Look at the timeline at the bottom of your screen. Drag the playhead to the exact moment in your video where you want the blur to appear.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/clueso/PrJDtvSDjdzbqfgL/images/1-5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PrJDtvSDjdzbqfgL&q=85&s=6c3821ae66b320d6fc49b1c26ef8347a" alt="" width="3420" height="1958" data-path="images/1-5.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Effects">
    Click on **Effects** on the left panel and select **Blur**.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/clueso/PrJDtvSDjdzbqfgL/images/2-5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PrJDtvSDjdzbqfgL&q=85&s=c10357d2019bec33631b041cbecd5849" alt="" width="3094" height="1658" data-path="images/2-5.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Draw the blur area">
    Unlike other effects, the blur won't be added automatically. Click and drag directly on the canvas to draw over the specific area you want to blur.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/clueso/PrJDtvSDjdzbqfgL/images/Screenshot-2026-05-04-at-6.37.25-PM.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PrJDtvSDjdzbqfgL&q=85&s=c492feb02c4a2c44be8cbb818680f233" alt="" width="2548" height="1866" data-path="images/Screenshot-2026-05-04-at-6.37.25-PM.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust the properties">
    Click the blur element to open its settings in the right panel. From here you can adjust:

    * **Layout** — set the exact X, Y position and W, H dimensions
    * **Intensity** — drag the slider to control how strong the blur is
    * **Appearance** — adjust the corner radius to round the edges of the blur area
    * **Fill** — add a fill color and opacity on top of the blur if needed

    Toggle **Apply to all blurs** at the bottom to apply the same settings across all blur elements in your project.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/clueso/PrJDtvSDjdzbqfgL/images/adjust-the-properties.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PrJDtvSDjdzbqfgL&q=85&s=fa952c52e0194d7133cbe267dd627af5" alt="" width="2548" height="1866" data-path="images/adjust-the-properties.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust the duration">
    Drag the edges of the blur element on the timeline to control how long it stays on screen.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/clueso/PrJDtvSDjdzbqfgL/images/adjust-the-properties.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PrJDtvSDjdzbqfgL&q=85&s=fa952c52e0194d7133cbe267dd627af5" className="dark:hidden" width="2548" height="1866" data-path="images/adjust-the-properties.png" />

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/clueso/PrJDtvSDjdzbqfgL/images/dragblur.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=PrJDtvSDjdzbqfgL&q=85&s=6974cf8fb320c6266f3c562ebc4829ff" className="hidden dark:block" width="2548" height="1866" data-path="images/dragblur.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Need to blur something that moves across the screen? Add multiple blur elements at different points on the timeline to track the movement.
</Tip>

## FAQs

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I add multiple blur effects to the same video?">
    Yes — add as many blur elements as you need. Each one can be independently repositioned and resized on the timeline.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I change the blur after adding it?">
    Yes — click the blur element on the canvas or timeline at any time to adjust its position, size, intensity, and duration.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>
