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Free, Effortless Bokeh Effect for Videos & Photos

Transform videos and photos with AI-powered bokeh: blur backgrounds, make subjects stand out, and achieve a professional look—no skills needed. Free, easy, and perfect for social media and vlogs. Say hello to beautiful, professional-grade visuals. Try it now.

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Brand-agnostic hero image with a clear before-and-after split-screen of the bokeh effect on a non-human subject. Left side labeled "Before": a tabletop product scene (coffee cup on a cafe table) with busy, sharp background details. Right side labeled "After": strong round bokeh lights and shallow depth of field; background heavily blurred while the product remains crisp. Clean negative space on the right for copy; cinematic grading, subtle grain; 16:9 (1920x1080); no people, no logos, no UI overlays.

Unleash Your Creativity with Powerful Bokeh Tools

Cover image for Adjustable Blur Intensity: a crisp tabletop product (coffee cup) in the foreground with a background that transitions from subtle blur on the left to strong round bokeh on the right, suggesting adjustable blur strength. Minimal abstract slider motif, brand-agnostic, cinematic grading, subtle grain, clean negative space on the right; 16:9 (1920x1080); no logos or UI overlays.

Adjustable Blur Intensity

Take full control of your visuals with our adjustable blur intensity. Whether you want a subtle background blur or a strong bokeh effect, our slider makes it easy to fine-tune the depth of field. This flexibility allows you to achieve the perfect look for any project, from professional headshots to artistic videos. Create a sense of depth and focus that draws viewers in and makes your subject the star of the show.

A video frame with heart and star shaped bokeh effects in the background, showing creative options.

Diverse Bokeh Shapes

Add a unique touch to your creations with a variety of bokeh shapes. Go beyond the standard circular blur and explore hearts, stars, and other creative shapes. This feature is perfect for adding a bit of personality and flair to your photos and videos, making them truly one-of-a-kind. Stand out from the crowd and express your creative vision with our diverse selection of bokeh effects.

Feature cover image for AI-Powered Subject Detection: brand-agnostic human silhouette with subtle AI detection cues (outline, focus mask) against a heavily blurred background with round cinematic bokeh; clean negative space on the right; 16:9 (1920x1080); no logos or UI overlays.

AI-Powered Subject Detection

Our intelligent AI automatically detects the subject in your photos and videos, ensuring a precise and natural-looking blur. This advanced technology saves you time and effort, eliminating the need for manual masking or complex editing. The result is a clean, professional-looking bokeh effect that seamlessly separates your subject from the background, creating a stunning sense of depth and focus.

Create Your Bokeh Masterpiece in 3 Simple Steps

upload your media on capcut
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CapCut editor showing the final Export dialog with resolution, quality settings, and share options. Clean, modern UI with ample negative space; brand-agnostic, no personal data; 16:9 (1920x1080) screenshot-style visual.

Inspiring Ways to Use the Bokeh Effect

Cinematic travel vlog cover image: a solo traveler in focus at golden hour with soft round bokeh and shallow depth of field; filmic teal-and-orange grading, subtle grain, clean negative space for copy; 16:9 (1920x1080); no app UI or step screenshots.

Cinematic Vlogs and Travel Videos

Elevate your travel vlogs and videos with a beautiful bokeh effect. Blur out distracting backgrounds and focus on the moments that matter, giving your content a professional and polished look that will captivate your viewers.

Engaging Social Media Stories cover: a sharply focused person holding a phone with expressive heart-shaped bokeh lights in the background; vibrant warm pink/purple/orange palette, cinematic shallow depth of field, clean negative space for copy; 16:9 (1920x1080); brand-agnostic, no logos or UI overlays.

Engaging Social Media Stories

Make your social media stories pop with eye-catching bokeh effects. Whether you're sharing a selfie or a product shot, a blurred background will make your subject stand out and grab your audience's attention.

Brand-agnostic cover image for Professional Interviews and Presentations: a well-dressed professional (waist-up) presenting or speaking during an interview in a modern office/conference room; softly blurred background with natural warm office bokeh, neutral corporate palette, clean negative space on the right for copy; 16:9 (1920x1080); no logos, no UI, no step-by-step screenshots.

Professional Interviews and Presentations

Create a polished and professional look for your interviews and presentations. By blurring the background, you can eliminate distractions and ensure that your audience is fully focused on you and your message.

A creative product showcase where the bokeh effect makes the product stand out from its surroundings.

Creative Product Showcases

Make your products the star of the show with a stunning bokeh effect. A blurred background will draw attention to your product, highlighting its features and creating a high-end, professional look for your online store or marketing materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the bokeh effect tool completely free to use?

Yes, our online bokeh effect tool is completely free to use. There are no hidden fees or subscriptions required. You can upload your videos and photos, apply the bokeh effect, and export your creations without any cost. We believe that everyone should have access to powerful and easy-to-use creative tools, which is why we offer this feature for free to all users. Enjoy creating stunning visuals without any limitations!

What file formats do you support?

Our online editor supports a wide range of video and photo formats, including the most popular ones like MP4, MOV, AVI, JPEG, PNG, and GIF. We are constantly working to expand our list of supported formats to ensure that you can easily upload and edit your media without any compatibility issues. If you have a specific file format that is not currently supported, please let us know, and we will do our best to add it in a future update.

Can I use the bokeh effect on my mobile device?

Absolutely! Our online bokeh effect tool is fully optimized for mobile devices. You can access it directly from your smartphone or tablet's web browser without needing to download any app. The intuitive and responsive interface makes it easy to upload, edit, and export your videos and photos on the go. Now you can create stunning bokeh effects anytime, anywhere, right from the palm of your hand.

Ready to Create Your Own Masterpiece?

Try the bokeh effect now and see how easy it is to transform your videos and photos.