Course Hero is an invaluable online learning platform for students worldwide, providing access to class notes, lecture documents, textbook solutions, old exams, and more. However, much of the valuable content on Course Hero is blurred and inaccessible without a paid membership. Thankfully, there are several methods students can use to unblur documents and access Course Hero content for free.
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Official Methods to Unblur Course Hero
Get a Free Course Hero Account
Signing up for a free Course Hero account provides limited access to some unblurred content. With a free account, you can:
- View 3 full document previews per month
- Unlock 10 documents by uploading your own study materials
- Earn 1 unlock for every 5 study documents you review
While limited, exploiting the free account perks is a legitimate way to access some unblurred documents.
Purchase a Paid Subscription
Paid subscriptions provide unlimited access to all unblurred Course Hero study content. Options include:
- $9.95 per month basic subscription
- $39.95 per month Premier subscription with additional benefits like offline downloads and faster customer support
For students who use Course Hero extensively, a paid subscription may be worth the investment.
Unofficial Methods to Unblur Documents
Use the Inspect Element Method
The Inspect Element method utilizes your browser’s built-in web inspector to override the blurring on a Course Hero document. To use this method:
- Highlight the blurred text you wish to unblur
- Right click and select “Inspect”
- In the element panel, delete the blurring filter code
- Refresh the page to view the text unblurred
While quick and effective, this method only unblurs one page at a time.
Install Unblurring Browser Extensions
Several Chrome and Firefox extensions have been created specifically for unblurring Course Hero documents. These extensions automatically remove blurring filters across the entire site. Examples include Unblur Course Hero and Bypass Course Hero Blur.
Use these extensions with caution, as Course Hero actively works to block them.
Use Telegram or Discord Groups
Many Telegram and Discord groups offer free access to unblurred Course Hero documents. Group members collectively purchase subscriptions and share unblurred files.
While accessing shared files violates Course Hero’s terms of service, these groups persist as a cost-effective way for students to obtain study materials. Proceed with caution.
Upload Valuable Study Content
Adding quality study content to Course Hero earns upload credits which can then be used to unlock blurred documents. For every 10 documents uploaded, you earn 5 unlock credits. The more students who view and rate your uploads positively, the more unlocks you receive.
Focus on uploading documents related to popular courses to maximize your unlocks.
Tips for Accessing Course Hero Content
- Exploit all features of the free account before paying
- Use multiple access methods to maximize unblurred content
- When uploading study documents, aim for quality over quantity
- Don’t publicly share purchased or unlocked content
- If using unofficial methods, avoid accessing Course Hero from school/work networks
- Disable notifications and remove metadata when taking screenshots
With the right approach, students can access a wealth of unblurred study content on Course Hero without paying a cent. Follow this guide to unlock the documents you need!
