Gaussian Blur filter in Affinity Photo

 

The gaussian blur filter is a powerful filter tool in Affinity Photo and can be found in the blur category in the filters menu.

 

You can use the gaussian blur filter effect in Affinity Photo with all kinds of images as well as using them to blur other presets

1. Filters menu in Affinity Photo (to find the gaussian blur)

2. Blur category

3. Gaussian blur

4. Set radius

5. Click apply

The gaussian blur is a powerful destructive filter that can be used on layers as well as with selections and also channels and more in Affinity Photo. The tool can be used repeatedly with any image.

 

The gaussian blur can be used in all the color channels or a single one so you can modify the blur effect for the red to the green etc.

 

You can also use the gaussian blur filter in an Affinity Photo selection, you can apply the effect multiple times inside that selection

 

You can fade the gaussian blur filter via the layer menu and fade command

 

You can apply the gaussian blur effect to shapes as well as text to create all kinds of amazing designs

Other resources

1. star and star field patterns for Adobe Photoshop and Affinity Photo etc

Other tutorials

1. Diffuse glow blur filter tutorial