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Free AI Background Blur for Microsoft Teams

Trusted by 70 million people
171,800 Reviews
Developer API
Available on iPhone & Android

How to Blur Your Background

  1. 1

    Upload your image

    Choose the photo you want to use for your Teams meeting. This can be a headshot or any other image where you are the main subject.

  2. 2

    Let AI blur the background

    Our AI automatically detects you in the photo and applies a professional-looking blur to everything behind you, creating a clean result.

  3. 3

    Generate your blurred image

    Review your new image with its perfectly blurred background. The process is instant, so there's no waiting around.

  4. 4

    Download and use in Teams

    Download your new high-resolution image. You can now upload it directly to Microsoft Teams to use as your virtual background or profile picture.

Transform any space into a professional setting. Our AI background blur tool lets you instantly soften distracting backgrounds, ensuring you are the focal point of every video call. Whether you're in a busy home office or a shared space, a blurred background helps you maintain a polished and focused appearance. The AI intelligently detects you in the photo, creating a natural depth of field that looks like it was captured with a high-end camera. Present your best self in every meeting without worrying about what's behind you.

Create a Polished Look for Any Meeting

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Maintain your privacy without sacrificing connection. Working from home or on the go means your personal space can become your public office, but it doesn't have to be on display. Use our background blur tool to obscure personal items, clutter, or movement behind you. This allows you to join calls from anywhere, whether it’s your living room or a coffee shop, with the confidence that your surroundings remain private. It’s the perfect solution for keeping your work life and home life separate during virtual meetings.

Keep Your Surroundings Private

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Get a sophisticated, high-quality blur effect without expensive equipment. Our AI-powered tool creates a soft, natural-looking bokeh that mimics the depth of field from a professional DSLR camera. The technology precisely identifies the subject, smoothly blurring the background while keeping the edges around you sharp and clear. Unlike basic blur filters that can look artificial, our tool produces a realistic effect that adds a touch of class to your profile picture or live video feed, making you look your best on every call.

Achieve a Natural, DSLR-Like Blur

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It's Fast: Upload your image and get a perfectly blurred background in seconds. It's Easy to Use: No complicated software or editing skills needed. Simply upload your photo to get started. AI-Powered Precision: Our AI intelligently distinguishes you from your background for a clean, professional result every time. Look Professional Anywhere: Create a distraction-free environment for your Microsoft Teams meetings, no matter your location. Protect Your Privacy: Keep your personal space out of the picture with an elegant and effective blur.

Why use Pixelcut's AI Teams Background Blur?

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Virtual Interviews: Make a great first impression by ensuring the focus is on you, not your room. Online Classes: Create a focused learning environment for yourself and your classmates by removing background distractions. Client Presentations: Present with confidence from any location, maintaining a professional image that builds client trust. Team Meetings: Join daily stand-ups or weekly check-ins from home without worrying about a messy background. Professional Headshots: Update your Microsoft Teams or LinkedIn profile picture with a clean, studio-quality look.

Background Blur Use Cases

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pixelcut is loved by over 2 million people

  • My favorite app

    Great app, easy to use. Helps our small business save time and money to create different marketing materials professionally. Thank you.
    Shaelyn D.
  • Best background remover

    I need a good background remover for my work and I've been through them all it feels like. This one is the best by far. It's so easy to use and the results always look amazing. Thank you Pixelcut!
    Kira H.
  • Love it

    It's amazingly easy and gives the perfect results for my bags and accessories. It looks like it was done by a professional photographer.
    Mary J.