Gimp: Blur the background - so it'll work

If you want to blur the background of a picture, this of course also works with Gimp. We'll show you exactly how to do it.

Blur background in gimp

1. Open the picture and select the "free selection" in the toolbox on the left. Alternatively, you can try the magic wand.
2. With individual mouse clicks you can now mark out the area that should be armed or disarmed. If you hold down the Shift key, several areas can be marked.
3. Once you have selected the sharp area, select the "Invert" option in the "Selection" menu. This is how the area is selected that should appear blurred at the end.
4. Now click on the "Blur" category under "Filters" at the top of the menu bar. Here you will find several tools that create a blur.
5. For example, select the "Gaussian blur" and change the values ​​here. Experiment a little until you are satisfied with the result in the preview image.