CSS blur()

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Published Jul 12, 2021Updated Oct 29, 2023
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Defines the blur radius of an element.

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Syntax

filter: blur(radius);

where a required radius is a length value: 0, 20px, 2.4em

Example 1

Give the image a blur radius of 4px:

.banner-image {
filter: blur(4px);
}

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