---
layout: page
title: "Gaussian Blur"
node_type: "lib.svg.GaussianBlur"
namespace: "lib.svg"
---

**Type:** `lib.svg.GaussianBlur`

**Namespace:** `lib.svg`

## Description

Apply Gaussian blur filter effect to SVG elements.
    svg, filter, blur, effects

    Use cases:
    - Create soft focus and depth effects
    - Add subtle shadows and glows
    - Simulate motion blur
    - Soften edges in graphics

## Properties

| Property | Type | Description | Default |
|----------|------|-------------|---------|
| std_deviation | `float` | Standard deviation for blur | `3` |

## Outputs

| Output | Type | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| output | `svg_element` |  |

## Related Nodes

Browse other nodes in the [lib.svg](../) namespace.
