To blur the background of an image in Photoshop

To blur the background of an image in Photoshop, you can use the Blur Tool or the Blur Gallery. Here are the steps to use the Blur Tool:

1. Open the image in Photoshop.
2. Select the Blur Tool from the toolbar on the left-hand side of the screen.
3. Choose the brush size and strength of the blur effect from the top toolbar.
4. Paint over the areas of the image that you want to blur.
5. Save the image.

Alternatively, you can use the Blur Gallery to create a more refined blur effect. Here are the steps to use the Blur Gallery:

1. Open the image in Photoshop.
2. Select the layer that you want to blur.
3. Go to Filter > Blur Gallery > Field Blur.
4. Use the sliders to adjust the blur effect.
5. Click OK to apply the effect.

You can also check out this video tutorial or this step-by-step guide for more detailed instructions on how to blur the background of an image in Photoshop.