How to Blur Video on Capcut
As a Capcut user, I better understand how difficult it is to blur a video on capcut. Most people want to blur their videos for some reason but they don’t know how to do it properly.
Dont worry in this article we will teach you how to make your video blur in depth. We will teach you all the methods to blur your video whether you want to blur the face, background of a video or a whole video.
You can easily Blur any video in the free version of Capcut, but if you want to edit your videos on an advanced level, then it’s better to use Capcut Mod APK to use all the premium features for free.
Blur a Video
Three different types of blur are as follows:
- Blur a Complete Video
- Blur Background of a Video
- Blur specific Portion of a Video
Blur a Complete Video
lurring a complete video can be a powerful editing technique, whether you want to create a stylish effect, protect sensitive information, or emphasize a particular subject. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of blurring an entire video in CapCut, a user-friendly editing app perfect forthat’s beginners and seasoned editors. With just a few simple steps, you can enhance your videos and achieve a polished, professional look that captivates your audience. Let’s get started!
There are some steps to Blure the whole video that are as follows:
- Open the Capcut app and click on the New Project button.
- Import a video in capcut on which you want to add blur.
- Now tap on the Effects Option that is showing in the bottom right.
- Tap on the Video Effects option.
- You’ll see multiple blur options. You need to simply click on Blur.
- Hold and Drag this Blur option into the bottom of your video in timelline.
And that’s it. Blur is Applied on your video.
Blur the Background of an Entire Video
Follow these steps to blur only the background of your video while keeping the main subject visible:
- First, complete the steps mentioned in the “Blur a Complete Video” section (this means applying a blur effect to the entire video using effects).
- Go back to the timeline and tap on the Overlay section.
- Tap Add Overlay and select the same video again.
- Align the borders of both videos perfectly, so they match frame by frame.
- Tap the Cutout option at the bottom.
- Now tap on Remove Background.
- Done! The background is now blurred, while your main subject remains clear.
Blur a Specific Part of the Video
Want to blur just one part of the video (like a face, license plate, or brand logo)? Follow these steps:
- Open a new project in CapCut and import the video you want to edit.
- Tap on the Overlay option and then select Add Overlay.
- Use the same video again as your overlay. This overlay will appear above your main video.
- Drag the overlay to perfectly match the original video below it — align the borders precisely.
- Tap the Effects option at the bottom of the screen.
- Choose your desired Blur effect and apply it.
- Drag the end of the blur effect so it extends for the full duration of the video.
- Tap on the purple-colored “Blur” effect bar on your timeline.
- Now tap the Object icon at the bottom.
- Select the Overlay layer and confirm by tapping the check mark.
- Go back to the timeline and select the overlaid video again.
- Tap on Mask and choose a mask shape that fits the area you want to blur (e.g., circle, rectangle).
- Resize and reposition the mask to cover the object you want to blur.
- Adjust the mask’s shape and softness for a natural look.
Common Use Cases for Blur Effects
Hide Distractions: Remove cluttered or messy backgrounds without reshooting.
Privacy Protection: Blur faces, license plates, or personal items.
Professional Edits: Focus attention on the speaker in interviews or vlogs.
Social Media Content: Make visually clean content for Reels, Shorts, or TikTok.
FAQs
Conclusion
Make any video blur is a little tricky thing. But its very easy and you can add easily any type of blur in your video if you follow all the instructions that were discussed in the article. As a capcut user I highly recommend you to use Capcut for making your video blur because of its simple user interface and lots of other pros.