Quick Guide: How to Use Change Focus in PhotoDirector
Five steps to refocus a photo on its subject or its background.
Updated Oct. 24, 2026 · 1 min read
Steps
1Import a photo
Drag a photo into the window. Or click Import Photo and choose From Local Drive, From Library, or From My Creations.
2Wait for the depth map
Wait until "Calculating depth..." disappears from the photo before you click it.
3Click what should stay sharp
Click your subject to keep it in focus and blur what is behind it. To keep the background sharp instead, click it or drag Focus distance to Far.
4Set the blur degree
Drag Blur degree to set how soft the out-of-focus area gets. It starts at 30.
5Export
Click Export at the top of the window to save the result as a new photo.
We tested these steps in PhotoDirector 365 version 18.0.10 on Windows.
Want more detail on each step?Read the full tutorial →
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