Photoshop: blur elements - how it works

In Photoshop, you can blur elements with a simple tool. We show you how this works in this quick guide.

How to blur elements in Photoshop

1. Open the image to be edited in Photoshop and select the "wiping finger" in the toolbar.
2. In the top bar, lay out the radius with which you want to wipe. You can also choose between different modes and adjust the wiping strength.
3. Navigate with the mouse pointer to the point at which you want to start the wiping process. Then click and hold down the left mouse button and wipe the area to be blurred.
4. Release the mouse button when you are finished wiping.