How to Add Blur Effect on Video InShot?

To add a blur effect on a video using InShot, follow these detailed steps to enhance your video with a soft or artistic blur.

Step 1: Download and Open InShot

Before you begin, you’ll need to have the InShot app installed. You can download it from the Google Play Store for Android or the Apple App Store for iOS if you haven’t done so already. Once installed, open the app by tapping on its icon. Upon opening, you’ll be greeted with several editing options, including video editing, photo editing, and collage creation. Tap on Video to start a new video project.

Step 2: Import Your Video

After you tap on Video, InShot will direct you to your phone’s gallery or camera roll, where you can choose the video you wish to edit. Select the video you want to add the blur effect to. InShot will load the video on its editing timeline. At this stage, you can also trim, split, or rearrange the video, but if you only want to apply a blur effect, proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Select the Video Segment

In case you don’t want to apply the blur effect to the entire video, InShot provides the option to trim or cut parts of the video that you don’t need. You can use the Trim tool located at the bottom of the screen to remove unwanted sections of the video. You can also use the timeline to select the exact part where you want the blur effect to start or end. This step is optional, depending on whether you want to apply the blur to the entire video or just a specific segment.

Step 4: Apply the Blur Effect

To apply the blur effect, tap on the Effects button, which is located at the bottom of the screen, typically next to the “Canvas” or “Music” options. Once you tap Effects, you’ll be presented with a wide variety of effects for different video editing needs. Scroll through the available effects and look for the Blur category. InShot offers several blur styles, such as Gaussian Blur, Motion Blur, and other variations, which you can preview by tapping on them. Select the blur effect that best suits the look you’re going for. After selecting, the blur effect will automatically apply to the entire video. You can adjust the intensity of the blur by using a slider that appears once the effect is applied. Move the slider to increase or decrease the blur strength until it looks just right.

Step 5: Customize the Blur Area (Optional)

If you only want to blur a specific portion of the video (such as someone’s face or an object), InShot allows you to do this by using the Masking tool. To do this, tap on the Mask option, which will open a set of customizable masks. With the mask tool, you can draw a custom shape around the area you want to blur. For example, if you want to blur a face, simply trace around the face, and InShot will blur only that portion of the video while leaving the rest clear. You can also adjust the size and softness of the mask to fit the subject more naturally. This is useful for privacy, artistic effects, or focusing attention on specific parts of the video.

Step 6: Preview and Adjust

Once the blur effect is applied, it’s important to preview the video to ensure that it looks the way you want. Tap the Play button to watch your video with the blur effect in place. If the blur is too strong or too weak, go back to the effects or masking settings and make adjustments. This is your chance to fine-tune the video, making sure the blur is applied perfectly for your desired outcome.

Step 7: Save and Export

After finalizing your blur effect, it’s time to save and export your edited video. Tap on the Check or Apply button to confirm the changes you’ve made. InShot will then prompt you to save the video. Tap on the Save button in the top-right corner of the screen. You will be given options for the video resolution and aspect ratio. Choose the desired settings based on your preferences or the platform where you plan to upload the video. Once you’ve selected your settings, the video will render and save to your gallery or camera roll.

By following these steps, you can easily add a blur effect to your video using InShot, whether it’s for artistic purposes, privacy, or just to create a more professional look.

Conclusion

InShot makes adding a blur effect to your video simple and effective, allowing you to customize both the intensity and area of the blur. Whether for privacy or stylistic purposes, these steps will help you enhance your video with ease, creating a polished and professional look.