Quick Scoop

To blur the edge of an image in Canva, select the image, open Edit image , then use either the Blur tool or a blending method like gradients or the Image Blender app to soften the edges.

Easy method

  1. Click the image in your Canva design.
  2. Choose Edit image.
  3. Find Blur.
  4. Use the brush to paint along the edges you want softened.
  5. Adjust brush size and intensity until the fade looks smooth.

Cleaner edge fade

If you want a more polished edge fade, Canva tutorials also show using transparent gradients or the Image Blender app to blend the photo into the background instead of blurring the whole border.

Practical tip

For the best result, zoom in and work slowly around corners, hair, or detailed edges so the blur looks natural rather than cloudy.

Quick note

Canva’s own blur feature is available through Edit image and can be used to soften or sharpen parts of a photo.

TL;DR: Select the image, go to Edit image , choose Blur , then brush the edges; for a smoother fade, use a transparent gradient or Image Blender instead.