---
title: "blur(radius:options:)"
framework: swiftui
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Method
path: "swiftui/graphicscontext/filter/blur(radius:options:)"
---

# blur(radius:options:)

Returns a filter that applies a Gaussian blur.

## Declaration

```swift
static func blur(radius: CGFloat, options: GraphicsContext.BlurOptions = BlurOptions()) -> GraphicsContext.Filter
```

## Parameters

- `radius`: The standard deviation of the Gaussian blur.
- `options`: A set of options controlling the application of the effect.

## Return Value

Return Value A filter that applies Gaussian blur.