# Blur Photo Effect Background

> Touch to edit image hide face

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1032201599](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1032201599)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1032201599`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alan Cushway
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (27,238 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.7.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-16
- **First published:** 2015-09-03
- **Size:** 50 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blur-photo-effect-background/id1032201599)
- **Website:** [http://photovidapps.com/](http://photovidapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://cushwayapps.com/app-privacy/blurphoto/privacy.html](http://cushwayapps.com/app-privacy/blurphoto/privacy.html)

## Description

Blur Photo Effect Background is an AI-powered Chrome extension for photo editing. It can automatically blur faces, objects, and backgrounds, and supports high-resolution work with pan, zoom, rotate, and a precision blur brush for pixel-perfect results.

Beyond blurring, it includes blemish removal, 13 custom filters, invert blur, brush offset, Undo/Redo, and exports in 14 aspect ratios suitable for wallpapers and other uses. Create stunning wallpapers from your own photos with built-in cropping presets, and enjoy in-app help and optional premium unlocks for unlimited effects with no ads.

## Rankings

- #9,583 — Overall
- #17 — effect
- #60 — background

## Review summary

Users generally praise the app for easy blur edits, blemish correction, and watermark-free exports with solid photo quality and affordable pricing. However, several reviews note that recent updates changed the interface and blur controls in ways that reduce usability, and a few mention broader usability frustrations. Some mention ads in the free version or privacy concerns, but the core blur capability remains a strong positive.

### Pros

- Easy to use with an intuitive interface.
- Delivers effective blur for backgrounds and portrait-like edits.
- Blemish correction is simple and looks natural.
- Exports without a watermark and preserves image quality.
- Good value, with a favorable annual pricing option.

### Cons

- Updates and UI changes have degraded usability, making blur controls harder to use.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1032201599)