.blur()

iOS 13+

Applies a Gaussian blur effect to a view with a specified radius.

Visual Effects

Official Apple Documentation →

iOS User Coverage

98.1%

coverage

98.1% of iOS users can use this modifier

Version Compatibility

iOS 26.3

48.6% Supported

iOS 26.2

11.2% Supported

iOS 18.7

8.8% Supported

iOS 18.6

7.9% Supported

iOS 18.5

3.3% Supported

iOS 16.7

2.0% Supported

iOS 26.1

1.9% Supported

iOS 26.4

1.8% Supported

iOS 15.8

1.4% Supported

iOS 18.3

1.3% Supported

iOS 13+ required

Variants

.blur(radius:)

Applies blur with specified radius

Parameters:

radius: CGFloat

.blur(radius:opaque:)

Applies blur with opacity control

Parameters:

radius: CGFloat
opaque: Bool

Code Examples

Basic Blur

Apply a 5-point blur radius

Image("landscape")
    .blur(radius: 5)

Animated Blur

Animate blur radius on state change

@State private var isBlurred = false

Image("landscape")
    .blur(radius: isBlurred ? 10 : 0)
    .animation(.easeInOut, value: isBlurred)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What iOS version is required for .blur()?

The .blur() modifier requires iOS 13 or later. This means 98.1% of current iOS users can use this modifier.

How do I use .blur() in SwiftUI?

Apply the .blur() modifier to any SwiftUI view. Check the code examples above for usage patterns.

Where can I learn more?

Visit the official Apple documentation for detailed information.

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