How TO – Blurred Background Image
Learn how to create a blurry background image with CSS.
Blur Background Image
Note: This example does not work in Edge 12, IE 11 or earlier versions.
How To Create a Blurry Background Image
Step 1) Add HTML:
Example
I am John Doe
And I’m a Photographer
Step 2) Add CSS:
Example
.bg-image /* The image used */
background-image: url(“photographer.jpg”);
/* Add the blur effect */
filter: blur(8px);
-webkit-filter: blur(8px);
/* Full height */
height: 100%;
/* Center and scale the image nicely */
background-position: center;
background-repeat: no-repeat;
background-size: cover;
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/* Position text in the middle of the page/image */
.bg-text background-color: rgb(0,0,0); /* Fallback color */
background-color: rgba(0,0,0, 0.4); /* Black w/opacity/see-through */
color: white;
font-weight: bold;
border: 3px solid #f1f1f1;
position: absolute;
top: 50%;
left: 50%;
transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
z-index: 2;
width: 80%;
padding: 20px;
text-align: center;
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