Depth of Field Effect

Apply Depth of Field to images and videos online

Create a realistic depth of field effect with cinematic bokeh blur. Add soft focus, isolate subjects, and simulate professional camera optics directly in your browser.

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Ideas for using the effect

Portrait and subject isolation

Blur the background while keeping the subject sharp to create natural, camera-like focus.

Cinematic video looks

Simulate shallow depth of field for films, reels, and social media videos.

Professional photography styles

Mimic real lenses by controlling aperture blades, roundness, and bokeh shape.

Anamorphic and stylized bokeh

Stretch highlights horizontally to recreate anamorphic lens characteristics.

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Start creating with Depth of Field for free

Test out the app with no strings attached. No registration or credit card information is required.

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Free

$ 0

Non-commercial use. Explore the core toolkit to test ideas and share quick drafts.

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  • Version history
  • Export up to 1080p
  • Export up to 10s video
  • Figma plugin

Pro

$ 12
/month billed monthly

Commercial license with full features. High-resolution exports, longer clips, and work without watermarks.

  • No watermarks
  • Animated videos from still images
  • 4k resolution export
  • 120s video export
  • Save & share up to 10 custom presets

Enterprise

Custom price

For teams with specific needs. Custom licensing, integrations, and priority support.

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  • Custom integrations
  • Priority support
  • Volume licensing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Depth of Field effect?

Depth of Field simulates camera focus by blurring areas of an image or video outside the focal plane.

Can I control the bokeh shape?

Yes. You can adjust blade count, roundness, and aperture rotation to shape the bokeh highlights.

Does it support anamorphic blur?

Yes. You can apply anamorphic stretch to create cinematic horizontal bokeh.

Does it work on videos?

Yes. Depth of Field works in real time on both images and videos.

Can I combine it with other effects?

Absolutely. It pairs especially well with color grading, bloom, film grain, and vignette effects.