Pixelate Image Online

Pixelate any image to censor faces, hide sensitive info, or create retro 8-bit effects. Pixelate the full image or select specific areas. Adjustable pixel size with instant preview. Free, private, no signup required.


Select an image to pixelate

How to Pixelate an Image

  1. Click "Select Image" and choose a photo from your device
  2. Choose "Full Image" to pixelate everything, or "Select Area" for specific regions
  3. Adjust the pixel size slider or use presets for different effects
  4. For area mode, click and drag on the image to select regions to pixelate
  5. Click "Download Image" to save your pixelated photo

Key Features

Full Image Pixelation

Transform your entire photo into a retro 8-bit style image. Adjust the pixel size from subtle to heavily pixelated for different artistic effects.

Area Selection

Pixelate only specific parts of your image. Perfect for censoring faces, license plates, or sensitive information while keeping the rest of the image clear.

Adjustable Pixel Size

Fine-tune the pixelation intensity from 2px (barely visible) to 50px (heavily pixelated). Quick presets help you get started fast.

100% Private

All processing happens in your browser. Your photos are never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy when censoring sensitive content.

Popular Use Cases

Privacy & Censoring

Pixelate faces, license plates, addresses, or other sensitive information in photos before sharing online. Commonly used for screenshots, social media posts, and blog articles to protect privacy.

Retro 8-Bit Art

Create nostalgic pixel art effects reminiscent of classic video games. Transform modern photos into retro-style images for gaming content, social media, or creative projects.

Thumbnail Teasers

Create blurred/pixelated preview images that hide content until clicked. Used by content creators to tease reveals, surprise content, or spoiler warnings.

Photo Anonymization

Anonymize photos for research, journalism, or legal purposes while keeping the overall context visible. Pixelation is a widely recognized method for protecting identity.

Artistic Effects

Add a unique pixelated aesthetic to photos for album art, posters, or profile pictures. The mosaic effect can transform ordinary photos into eye-catching digital art.

Frequently Asked Questions

For effective censoring of faces or text, use at least 15-20px pixel size. Smaller sizes may still allow recognition. The "Heavy" preset (20px) is a good starting point for privacy protection.

No. Pixelation permanently removes detail from the affected areas. Once an image is saved with pixelation, the original information cannot be recovered. This makes it suitable for permanent censoring.

Yes! In "Select Area" mode, you can select and pixelate multiple regions one after another. Each selection is applied immediately, allowing you to censor several faces or objects in one image.

Pixelation creates a mosaic of solid-color squares, giving a blocky, retro look. Blur creates a smooth, out-of-focus effect. Pixelation is generally more effective for censoring and creates a more recognizable "censored" appearance.