Blurring an image

Use the Blur commands to blur the pixels in bitmap images. Blur options include: Blur, Blur More, and Gaussian Blur.

Blur More blurs about three times as much Blur. Gaussian Blur applies a weighted average of blur to each pixel to produce a hazy effect.

Before using Gaussian Blur

 

After using Gaussian Blur
 

To blur an image:

1 Select an image in either object mode or image edit mode.
2 Choose a blur option:
Xtras > Blur > Blur
Xtras > Blur > Blur More

To blur an image using Gaussian Blur:

1 Select the image in either object mode or image edit mode.
2 Choose Xtras > Blur > Gaussian Blur. The Gaussian Blur dialog box opens.
3 Choose Preview to view your changes in the workspace. As you make changes, the image updates automatically.
4 Drag the Blur Radius slider to set the strength of the blur effect. Values range from 0.1 to 250. An increase in radius results in a stronger blur effect.
5 Click OK.