3 Easy Ways To Blur A Shape In Canva

In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about blurring a shape in Canva, just like how to blur an image, logo, or photo in Canva.

How Do You Blur A Shape In Canva

You can blur a shape in Canva by first saving it to a photo or image format such as JPG. Then, upload it back to Canva, click on it once, and select Edit Photo.

Under FX Effects, select Blur, and increase the Intensity value in the Intensity toggle field.

Before learning the details on how to blur a shape in Canva, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to convert your shape to an image format.

Steps To Convert Shape To Image In Canva

Step 1: Create Your Shape

First, click on Elements on the left side menu of the Canva Editor. You will see a menu panel slide out.

Select See All in the Lines & Shapes section in the panel. A selection of shapes will appear in the panel. Go ahead to click on any shape you would like to apply the blur effect.

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In this example, I’ve selected the heart shape by clicking on it once.

You can also type in any shape keyword into the search bar and hit the Return key on Mac or Enter on Windows.

Once you’ve selected a shape, it will appear on your document page on the right.

Step 2: Save As Image

Next, is to save your shape as an image file. First, do that by clicking on the Share button on the top right of the window. Then, click the Download button.

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Select PNG under File Type. Then, click the Download button.

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Canva takes a few seconds to process this and you will see a dialog box pop up for you to save your file.

Input the name of your shape image in the Save As field and select the folder you wish to save your image in. Then, click the Save button.

Now that you’ve your shape image file, it’s time to go through the various ways to blur your shape. Here are quick and easy steps for you to follow in detail:

Method 1: fx Effects

Canva is constantly updating its tools, including the Blur function it already has. In this method, you will use the most updated way to blur your shape in Canva.

Step 1: Open The Shape Image

After you have converted your shape into an image format, it’s time to upload it back to Canva.

Go to the folder on your computer where you downloaded the PNG file and drag the shape image file into your Canva design page document.

Select the image by clicking on it once and clicking on the Edit photo button on the menu bar above the design page.

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Step 2: Blur The Shape

In the panel that slides out from the left, go to the fx Effects section, browse to the Blur function, and click on it.

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In the Intensity option, drag the toggle to the right to blur your shape. The higher the intensity value, the blurrier your shape image.

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Method 2: Tools

Canva seems to have two photo editors as of writing and the new photo editor doesn’t have the Blur tool that the old one has. One way is to revert to the old photo editor to make use of the Blur tool. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Revert To Old Photo Editor

Select your shape image and click on the Edit photo button on the menu bar above the design page.

In the left panel that slides out, go to the bottom and you will see a box that says “You’re using the new photo editor. To use the old experience click here.”

Click on the link that says “click here”.

You're using the new photo editor. To use the old experience click here – how to do you blur a shape in canva

A pop-up appears to say “You’re using our brand new photo editor.” Click on the button that says Revert to the old editor.

Step 2: Blur The Shape

Now, the photo editor is reverted to the old one. Then, click on your shape image again and select the Edit image button.

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Next, click on the Blur tool under Tools.

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Then, select the Auto button and adjust the Intensity toggle to change the value. The higher the value, the more blur your shape will become.

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Method 3: Adjust

This method is also found only in the old photo editor. Maintain the old photo editor and follow the steps here:

Step 1: Select Your Shape Image

Click on your shape image to select it.

Then, select the Edit image button above your Canva page.

Step 2: Adjust Blur

Next, in the left-side panel, go to the section labeled Adjust, and select “See all”.

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More features will appear.

Go to Blur and increase the value by entering it into the field or adjusting the toggle.

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Blur A Shape In Canva: Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Blur A Specific Area In Canva?

You can blur a specific area in Canva as well as blur background in Canva by selecting your image, clicking on the Edit photo button, and reverting to the old photo editor.

Then, select the Edit image button, go to the Tools section and click on Blur. Next, select the Blur button that has the plus + icon.

Your cursor changes to a circle when you bring it over your image. Click and drag your cursor on the specific area of your image to blur it.

How to Blur Edges In Canva?

You can blur the edges in Canva only if the item you are blurring is an image file. Then, select the image, click the Edit photo button, and revert to the old photo editor.

Next, with your image still selected, select the Edit image button and click on Blur in the Tools section.

Then, select the Blur button with the plus + icon. Once your cursor changes to a circle, bring it over the edges of your image, click and drag your cursor. You will see the edges becoming blurrier.

How Do You Blur A Text Box In Canva?

You can blur a text box in Canva only after you’ve converted it to an image file. As of now, there isn’t a function in Canva that can allow you to blur a text box that is text editable.

You will have to download your text as an image format like PNG or JPG first, upload it back into Canva, and blur the text box image.

3 Easy Ways To Blur A Shape In Canva