Phocus: Portrait Mode Editor

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About this app

Phocus is the portrait mode editor that adds real DSLR background blur and bokeh to any photo — AI depth of field, tap to refocus and classic lens looks, no pro camera needed.

Turn any picture into a portrait mode photo: Phocus detects your subject, builds a smart depth map and blurs the background naturally, just like a big-sensor camera.

PORTRAIT MODE ON ANY PHOTO
• Add portrait mode after the shot — works on any photo in your gallery
• Tap to Refocus: choose exactly what stays sharp, blur the rest
• Adjustable depth of field: subtle defocus to heavy DSLR-style bokeh
• Realistic depth: blur increases with distance, like a real lens

BACKGROUND BLUR & BOKEH
• Blur background on any photo — not just portrait-mode shots
• Multiple bokeh shapes: circular, oval and anamorphic lens streaks
• Custom aperture shapes: heart, star, crown, hexagon and more
• Tilt-shift blur for a professional camera look

CLASSIC LENS EFFECTS
• Camera lenses simulated with several aperture diaphragms
• Classic lens character inspired by legendary vintage glass
• Swirly bokeh, soap-bubble bokeh and dreamy glow looks
• Anamorphic streaks and lens distortion for a cinematic feel
• Custom bokeh light overlays for night portraits

AI PORTRAIT EDITOR
• AI subject detection separates foreground and background automatically
• Smart depth map for natural, realistic background blur
• Refine the selection with brush and eraser for pixel-perfect edges
• Edit foreground and background separately: brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness

DSLR-STYLE PORTRAIT CAMERA
• Shoot portraits with live depth preview and realistic lens looks
• Real bokeh in the viewfinder before you press the shutter
• Pro camera controls for portrait photography

WHO USES PHOCUS?
• Portrait photographers who want DSLR depth of field from a phone
• Creators fixing flat, busy backgrounds on profile photos and posts
• Anyone whose phone camera has no portrait mode — or a bad one
• Photographers who love the character of classic and vintage lenses

Join 500,000+ people already editing with Phocus.

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Unlock all features with a Phocus Pro subscription.
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Whether you need a portrait mode app for a phone without one, a portrait mode camera with live depth, a depth of field editor, or simply the fastest way to blur background and get real bokeh — Phocus puts DSLR portraits in your pocket.

Download free. No account required.
Blur background with real DSLR bokeh: AI depth of field & portrait camera looks
Updated on
Jul 15, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
  • This app may share these data types with third parties
    App activity, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
  • This app may collect these data types
    App activity, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • Data can’t be deleted

Ratings and reviews

11.2K reviews
A Google user
February 24, 2020
It seemed the app could have potential, until it crashed just under a minute of using it. It continually crashed everytime I opened the camera. I mainly wanted to use it for the mono stage light effect but the quality of the effect was quite poor even with a decent camera. This is not an app that should cost money. I was also disappointed to find out that after purchasing it, you still do not have a ful version. There are far better apps that are free. I immediately got a refund.
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A Google user
April 9, 2019
Was looking for an app that utilized the studio lighting like the new iPhone XS. This app looked promising without having to purchase the iPhone. I am using a Samsung Note 8. I opted to purchase this app @ $2.99. After installing, the app keeps crashing, over and over. ALSO, I was unaware that if you want to access any other mode other than a basic camera mode, you have to pay $2.99/month or $17.99/year subscription! I don't recall reading about extra costs after purchasing. uninstalled.
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A Google user
September 26, 2018
I can't paint the mask to the edge of the screen, the interface is not intuitive at all. To switch from one tool to another you cannot just tap the tool you want. It's promising but there is still a lot of work to do before it's really useful. Therefore now the price is just too high and I will be uninstalling the app to be refunded by Google Play. Sorry guys, but this is okay for a beta version, not for a paid app.
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What’s new

Phocus: Portrait Mode v3.1.0
- Crash fix made.
- Bug fix made.
- UX Enhancements made.
- Bokeh and other filters improved.