Background defocus

Background defocus Free App

Rated 4.03/5 (48,894) —  Free Android application by Sony Mobile Communications

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About Background defocus

Background defocus - take photos in a professional style

Let the object in focus stand out. The Background defocus app simulates a shallow depth of field by creating a blurred out background. It captures two photos with different focus settings, which you can bring together to create a photo with one object in sharp focus, against a beautifully blurred background.

How to use Background defocus:
1. Start the Camera and select Background defocus as camera mode
2. Tap the object you want to focus on in the viewfinder
3. Tap the camera key to take a photo
4. Change the blur level and blur effect with the controls on the screen
5. Tap the save button

Tips for best photos:

To get the best results, please focus on an object 15-45cm (0.5-1.5 feet) away and make sure the background object is 5 meter away from focus target and hold camera steady.
Results are dependent on device and camera specification.

Note: This application uses Google Analytics to collect and aggregate usage statistics in order to help us improve the application and our services. None of this data can be used to identify you.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Background defocus version 2.2.9 on your Android device!
Downloaded 10,000,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: com.sonymobile.backgrounddefocus, download Background defocus.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
bug fixes
Version update Background defocus was updated to version 2.2.9
Version update Background defocus was updated to version 2.2.3
Version update Background defocus was updated to version 2.0.4
Version update Background defocus was updated to version 1.2.21

What are users saying about Background defocus

X70%
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It only allows 8 Megapixels even though the Xperia XZ Premium has a 19.1MP camera. Also the app doesn't save photos correctly, the circle just spins forever. But the image is saved to the gallery. I have to force close the app.

X70%
by X####:

Absolutely diabolical. Where to start... Firstly, it NEVER manages to do what it says it does, EVER! And the worst part of it all, literally the dumbest thing, is that even tho it says 'can't defocus background' or something similar, it still saves the photo!! WHY?!?!?! If I take a photo with a background defocus app I want the background out of focus, therefore 17 normal pictures of failed app promises are ABSOLUTELY USELESS! Seriously frustrated with this useless app. It worked on my old Z4 but not on this XA1. This is one of many things that are putting me off Sony phones. Used to go on loads about how they're the best, but not any more and it's a shame...

X70%
by X####:

Awefull app, most of the time can't blurr the background, whet it finally blurring, parts of the portrait blurred as well. Takes too much time between the shots. Takes too long to get back from picture to camera. Xperia z5 compact.

X70%
by X####:

Failed on expectations ???????? When I first saw it in playstore i thought wao finally something to cheer about. But it gave bitter experience right from the first time when it said couldn't blur background ????????. It can blur rarely with less than even 5% of the time its used and that too with little accuracy. Failed on expectations ????????

X70%
by X####:

Seriously this app is useless. Tried many times many ways many object still doesn't work. Keep saying "Backgdound can't be blurred" DONOT INSTAL IT. TRUST ME.

X70%
by X####:

The app has a UI issue that the viewfinder doesn't strech to the whole screen. I use custom scaling. XZP.

X70%
by X####:

Why only 8mp on xz premium, Sony's camera technology is lagging so far behind other phones, note 8 is leaps and bounds ahead. Expected more from sony

X70%
by X####:

Tried everything to make it work but it keeps giving me the "unable to defocus background" error... Maybe it works on other Sony models, but it certainly does not work on the XA1.

X70%
by X####:

Not supported to z5 premium dual. Its a 4k handset with 23mp so why it not supported plz check the issue. The app not shown blur option. It gives a msg as could not blur background.....

M70%
by M####:

You most keep your breath because the app doesn't work with slightest hand shake. You can only select the front-end subject.

D70%
by D####:

App doesn't work on sony Xperia XA1 plus duals phone

X70%
by X####:

Sony needs to improve on this one. Doesn't work as stated, maybe once in a blue moon. Have to take a pic multiple times for one image.

X70%
by X####:

Total nuts compared to the iPhone 7 plus portrait mode or even xiaomi. The blur looks too fake sony...

X70%
by X####:

I am a hug fan of sony mobiles and application bt... This is not working with xperia XA1 plus.. Please solve this problem..

F70%
by F####:

Experience install in xperia z1 not working, After I upgrade xperia x this app is working fine thump up for app

X70%
by X####:

Can't uninstall, disable and it keeps updating. Stop it Sony! My internal memory is full of apps I do not l need or want!

F70%
by F####:

Focusing square colour not changing to Blue when focused. And Not focusing low light & what about flash

X70%
by X####:

Doesn't work most of the time... Always says couldn't blur background. App needs loads of improvement.

X70%
by X####:

I used xz premium, not perfect for camera setting, night shots camera or video are blur.

X70%
by X####:

It's not very impressive for Xperia XZ1 user

X70%
by X####:

Seriously? This app is really awful it can't defocus background completely and UI needs to be updated, Sony please do something your mobile phones don't have bokeh by their own so we need this kind of app, this app needs a big update, do something please, and something else is that let this app use the best quality of our mobile phone, 8mp really?? Do something please thanks

Y70%
by Y####:

Hard to use for taking picture of people, work well only for taking still photos

X70%
by X####:

Not working properly it cannot blur the background..

X70%
by X####:

It works on my XZ Premium, but man is it slow.

X70%
by X####:

Doesn't work at all. Very disappointing. Always says Couldn't blur background.

X70%
by X####:

Every time show error! could not blur background

X70%
by X####:

Not working on sony's own Xperia Xa1 phone

B70%
by B####:

El efecto desenfoque no está bien logrado, puesto que se demora tomando las fotos, y no realiza bien el empalme de ambas

X70%
by X####:

Always getting error '' can not blur background "

P70%
by P####:

Easy to capture background blur image, but even xperia xz have laser focus, it still always fail to measure which part is background and blur wrong part.

X70%
by X####:

Never works even on a Sony phone!

X70%
by X####:

Very Slow Application... It takes 1-2 minutes to Save the Click image...

X70%
by X####:

Always say couldn't blur background

M70%
by M####:

Doesn't work at all..xa1 plus

X70%
by X####:

Works only 3 times out of 10.

O70%
by O####:

Tank's for good Application's VERY'Very TANK'S ????

Z70%
by Z####:

Good bluring app insted I am using sony t2ultra without update it cannot work properly when I update it works very good

O70%
by O####:

Just perfect. Please try to widen the MP scale, so that powerful phones like xz can go to 23mp

Z70%
by Z####:

How to add this app to my Xperia xa1 plus camera. It's showing could not blur

O70%
by O####:

Why does the app reduce the megapixel from mine is 19mp to only 8mp? Please let it be 19mp or at least 16mp.


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