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