Unblur a photo online, free.
Upload a blurry image to preview the sharpening result. Best for photos that are a little soft or out of focus. Heavy motion blur may not improve.
Preview the before and after, then download a JPEG up to 2048px. No account, no watermark.
Not sure what kind of blur you have? Read the guide to fixing blurry old photos, or explore all free tools.
Upload a blurry photo
JPG, PNG, HEIC, or WebP · Up to 10 MB
Drop a blurry photo to get started.
What needs sharpening?
Your original is never changed. Save a copy of the result you want to keep.
Your sharpened preview will appear here.
You will see the blurry original and the sharpened result side by side.
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Photo unblur
Fix blurry photos without a heavy editor.
This free photo unblur tool applies whole-photo deblurring across the image. It works best on mild softness; heavy motion blur may not improve. Results can estimate detail incorrectly, so compare with your untouched original and only keep a result you are happy with.
If the photo is also faded, scratched, or torn, start with the free photo restore demo instead. It handles blur, damage, and color in one pass.
Need a bigger file after sharpening? Run the free image upscaler next.
Slightly soft or out-of-focus photos
Improve the clarity of slightly soft photos. Heavy camera shake and moving subjects can remain blurred, so compare before keeping the result.
Soft faces in old family photos
Portraits scanned from small prints can look soft when enlarged. Preview the whole-photo result carefully, especially around eyes and mouths.
Photos saved from messages and social apps
Compression and resizing leave phone photos mushy. Sharpen first, then use the image upscaler if you need a bigger file for printing.
What you get
- Whole-photo sharpening for mild softness
- Before-and-after slider before you download
- Free download without email, no account or watermark
- JPEG download up to 2048px on the longest edge
What it cannot do
Unblur can estimate details incorrectly, especially in heavily blurred faces. Always compare the result with the original. If a person looks different or new patterns appear, keep your original and do not use that result.
How it works
Three steps to a sharper photo
Simple on purpose — upload, choose, download.
Upload a blurry photo
JPG, PNG, HEIC, or WebP up to 10 MB. Use the original file rather than a screenshot when you can.
Sharpen the whole photo
Process the whole image to improve mild softness. Heavy motion blur may not improve.
Preview, then download
Slide to compare. Download the sharpened photo free, or email yourself a backup link.
Tips
Get the sharpest result from a blurry picture.
Sharpening works on the pixels you give it. A few habits make the difference between a photo that looks fixed and one that looks processed.
Scanning prints yourself? Our iPhone scanning guide shows how to avoid blur before it happens.
Start from the original file
Screenshots and re-saved copies add compression that fights the sharpening. Upload the photo your camera or scanner produced.
Crop to the subject
A crop around the subject helps you inspect the detail that matters. Keep an untouched copy of the original before cropping.
Rescan soft prints at 600 DPI
If the scan itself is blurry, no software pass beats a better scan. Even light, a steady phone, and a matte surface fix most of it.
Use restore for damage
Fading, scratches, stains, and tears are a restoration job, not a blur job. The free restore demo handles all of them in one pass.
FAQ
Photo unblur questions
Is this photo unblur tool free?
Yes. Upload, preview, and download the sharpened photo for free. No account is needed. You can optionally email yourself a backup link.
Can you really unblur a photo?
It can improve photos that are a little soft or out of focus. Heavy motion blur may not improve. It can also estimate detail incorrectly, so compare the result with the original.
What does Whole photo processing do?
Whole photo improves clarity across the image and works best on mild softness. Inputs are prepared at up to 1024px, and results are delivered as JPEGs up to 2048px on the longest edge.
Will it change how someone looks?
It can estimate facial detail incorrectly. Compare eyes, mouths, and skin texture with the original. If someone looks different, keep the original and do not use the changed result.
Does it work on old scanned photos?
Yes. Soft prints, small scans, and slightly out-of-focus portraits are the most common uploads. If the photo also has fading, scratches, or tears, the free restore demo handles blur and damage together.
What files can I upload, and how large?
JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC/HEIF up to 10 MB. Images are prepared at up to 1024px on the longest edge; JPEG results are up to 2048px.
How long do you keep my photo?
Results are temporary. Save the photo you want to keep; a successfully emailed backup link lasts one day.
Editor’s note: this tool is part of the restore old photos series. For the full workflow, from scan to sharpened print, read how to fix blurry old photos. If only the faces matter, the face enhancer is a focused alternative.