Bokeh backgrounds

38 original designs, 12 free — click any one to put your own photo on it.

Bokeh mimics what a wide-aperture lens does to distant lights: melts them into soft glowing circles. It is the single most effective way to make a background look photographed rather than generated, and it flatters portraits because the blur separates the subject from everything behind them.

What bokeh backgrounds are used for

  • Portraits

    38 bokeh designs suit a portrait. Backdrops that flatter skin tones and separate the subject.

  • Party invites

    38 bokeh designs suit a party invite. Celebration backdrops — confetti, sparkle and bright color.

  • Social media posts

    28 bokeh designs suit a social post. Backdrops that survive being shrunk to a thumbnail in a crowded feed.

  • Greeting cards

    10 bokeh designs suit a greeting card. Warm, decorative backdrops for cards and personal messages.

Bokeh backgrounds by color

This collection is strongest in black, blue and pink.

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Watch each transformation land

Every photo crosses the slash untouched and comes out the other side finished.