Blurring an Image

There are three options for blurring an image, Blur, Gaussian Blur and Manual Blur. The Blur filter averages the color in adjacent pixels to blur the whole image.  The Gaussian Blur filter applies a more extreme blurring effect to the image than the Blur filter.  The Manual Blur tool averages the color in adjacent pixels to produce a blurred portion of the image using a pencil style tool.

To blur an image:

  1. Do one of the following:

  2. Adjust the slider to select a blur level.  The higher the number the stronger the blur effect.

  3. Click Proof to apply the filter to the image in the main display.  The main display does not retain the proof if you click Cancel or change the blur level again.

  4. Click OK.

To blur an image with Gaussian blur:

  1. Click Filter | Gaussian Blur.

  2. Adjust the slider to select a blur level.  The higher the number the stronger the blur effect.

  3. Click Proof to apply the filter to the image in the main display.  The main display does not retain the proof if you click Cancel or change the blur level again.

  4. Click OK.

To manually blur an image:

  1. Click the button

  2. In the Tool Options, select the Nib Width and Strength.  Selecting Additive Blending is optional.

  3. Hold the mouse button and drag the mouse point across the image to blur the image.

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