Hello,

I am newbie to Inkscape and I want to blur a portion of my Image. Is there any way so I can select a Part of Image and then Apply Blur Option from filter?

Currently If I apply this filter then it will effect whole Image I want particular area to be affected by this effect. How to achieve this?

Regards,

draw a white opaque shape over the region you want to blur.
create a new filter
(1) add a gaussian blur primitive with backgroundImage (on the right) as a source
(2) add composite/in between (2) and sourceImage (on the right)

Apply filter onto the shape (=select your shape and check the newly created filter)

if you want a smoother transition :
(1) add a gaussian blur primitive with backgroundImage (on the right) as a source
(1') add a gaussian blur primitive with sourceImage (on the right) as a source
(2) add composite/in between (2) and (1')

Another approach is to duplicate or clone your image (or the relevant parts of it), apply the blur, then use a clip or mask to limit the blurred area. See my articles on Clipping and Masking in issues #73 & #74 of Full Circle Magazine (it's a free download): viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11981


If neither my nor v1nce's approach suits your needs, it might be easier if you can attach an image or the SVG file with some indication of what part(s) you want blurred. If the blur you're applying affects the whole image that would imply that either the entire drawing is in a single group, or perhaps your image is actually a bitmap - without knowing what we're dealing with it's hard to offer specific targeted advice.

Wondering if a black rectangle to cover the eyes would do the job as well...
I can't help to think that you are trying to protect someone's identity from the public on a photograph or alike.

Thanks v1nce and Xav,

I will try to workout as per your suggestions.

Lazur URH wrote:Wondering if a black rectangle to cover the eyes would do the job as well...
I can't help to think that you are trying to protect someone's identity from the public on a photograph or alike.

Which would be a better idea than blurring. Google "blind deconvolution"