Can I apply motion blur to only part of a photo?

Yes. Create a blur mask (brush or shape) over just the region you want to blur, leaving the rest sharp.

How do I change the direction (angle) of motion blur?

In the editor, choose the Motion effect and adjust the Angle control to set the blur direction.

Yes. You can add motion blur online for free with Frame Blur.

Can I use Frame Blur in Canva?

Yes. Frame Blur is available as an official Canva app as well.

Add motion blur to an image — online and free

Q: How do I add motion blur to an image online?

Open the Frame Blur app, upload your image, then choose the Motion effect. Mask the area you want to blur with the brush or shapes, adjust intensity and angle, and download.

Create dynamic motion effects for sports, cars, products, and social posts.

Directional motion blur with angle control
Mask only what you want to blur
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Use in Canva

Tip: Use shapes for clean edges on products; use brush for organic motion trails.

Try it now

Upload a photo, choose “Motion”, set angle + intensity, then download.

How to add motion blur (3 steps)

Open the editor and upload your image.
Mask the area where you want motion blur.
Choose Motion blur, adjust angle + intensity, then download.

Best use cases

Sports edits, vehicles, product shots, action scenes, and creative social media visuals.

FAQs

Motion blur questions, answered.

How do I add motion blur to an image online?

Use Frame Blur: upload → mask → choose Motion effect → set angle + intensity → download.

Can I blur only one object?

Yes — mask just that object (or area) and leave the rest unmasked.

How do I control motion blur direction?

Set the Motion effect’s angle in the editor.

Is it free?

Yes. You can add motion blur online for free.

Can I use it in Canva?

Yes — Frame Blur is available as an official Canva app.

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