How to Blur Layers in Figma

Quick summary

The Layer Blur effect in Figma lets designers apply a customizable blur directly to any selected layer using the Effects panel in the right-side Design tab. In just a few clicks, you can select a layer, choose the blur type, and dial in the exact blur intensity you need.

Steps

1. Navigate to the left-side panel and click the specific layer you want to blur.
2. Go to the right-side panel and tap Effects under the Design tab.
3. Click the drop-down menu and select Layer Blur.
4. Tap the Effect Settings icon to open blur adjustment options.
5. Specify your preferred blur level and enter it into the input field.
6. The blur effect is now applied to the selected Figma layer.