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How to Blur a Layout in Pixelmator Pro Mac (Guide 2026)

How to Blur a Layout in Pixelmator Pro for Mac (Step-by-Step Guide)?

Pixelmator Pro for Mac is one of the most powerful and user-friendly photo editing applications available today. Many designers and content creators use it to create modern layouts with background blur effects. In this tutorial, you will learn how to make a layout blur in Pixelmator Pro on macOS using simple and professional methods.

What Is Layout Blur in Pixelmator Pro?

Layout blur is a design technique where the background or specific parts of an image are blurred to highlight text, buttons, or main content. This effect is widely used in:

Website UI designs

App mockups

YouTube thumbnails

Social media banners

Pixelmator Pro offers multiple blur tools optimized for Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3).

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