# Portrait Lens Cinematic Selfie — Video Background Blur Effect

> Video Background Blur Effect (iPhone/iPad app by Gary Medina.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portrait-lens-cinematic-selfie/id6762875837 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gary Medina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884921072)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-04-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portrait-lens-cinematic-selfie/id6762875837/reviews.md

## What is Portrait Lens Cinematic Selfie?

Cinematic Selfie makes your backgrounds fade away smoothly, keeping the spotlight exactly where it belongs: on you. While the name highlights the "selfie" format, it works wonders on any video featuring people, whether captured with the front or rear camera.

Simply pick a video from your gallery, dial in the perfect amount of blur, and save it with its original audio. It is a straightforward tool designed for those who want professional results without wasting time on complex editing.

Total Privacy: Your Videos Never Leave Your Device
Your peace of mind is our priority. That’s why this app works entirely on-device. All processing happens locally on your phone, meaning your videos are never sent to external servers or uploaded to the cloud. Your content is yours and yours alone.

The Perfect Ally for Your Digital Presence
If you love sharing high-quality content, this is your new favorite tool. It’s perfect for creators recording tutorials, "get ready with me" clips, or lifestyle videos who need to hide a distracting environment or simply add an elegant, polished touch before posting.

Key Features:
Automatic Subject Detection: The background blurs instantly to prioritize the protagonist.

Total Security: 100% local processing—no internet connection required.

Customizable Control: Adjust the blur intensity with a simple slider.

Natural Finish: Smooth transitions for a seamless, high-end visual integration.

Maximum Quality: Save your videos while maintaining their original resolution (HD, Full HD, or 4K).

Total Versatility: Full support for both portrait and landscape formats.

This app is for you if...
You are a content creator: And you want every post to have a superior, professional finish.

You care about aesthetics: And prefer a neutral, artistic background that doesn't distract from your message.

You value privacy: And want powerful tools that respect the security of your personal files.

You seek simplicity: And need to transform everyday videos into polished pieces in just a few seconds.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-08-10

Now supports HDR export for compatible videos.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-07-21

Bug fixes and stability improvements.

We’ve also added support for Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, French, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-16

You can now try the full experience for free, with exports subject to a daily limit.

The free version may also display ads.

PRO users continue to enjoy unlimited exports and an ad-free experience.

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-04-29

No release notes.

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## More apps by Gary Medina

- [Portrait Lens AI: Blur Image](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portrait-lens-ai-blur-image/id6760549780)
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All apps by Gary Medina: https://appshunter.io/developer/1884921072

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