Quick Guide: How to Use the Bokeh Effect in PhotoDirector
Five steps to put soft points of light behind your subject.
Updated Oct. 24, 2026 · 1 min read
Steps
1Set Blur type to Focus
Open the Blur type list and choose Focus. The default, Circular, can blur a face and cover it with lights.
2Click your subject
Click the person in the preview to keep them sharp while the blur and lights stay in the background. Or drag the Focus distance slider.
3Pick a shape
Click the box under Bokeh Shape and choose from 25 shapes, such as circles, hearts, stars, and a music note.
4Adjust the lights
Intensity sets how bright the lights are, Amount sets how many appear, and Rotation tilts the shapes. Lower Amount for a less crowded background.
5Export
Click Export at the top of the window to save the photo.
We tested these steps in PhotoDirector 365 version 18.0.10 on Windows.
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