Pixelate Image

Upload any image, choose a pixel block size, and the tool instantly applies a mosaic pixelation effect. You can pixelate the entire image or switch to region mode and drag a box over just the area you want to blur out. The result downloads as PNG or JPG.

Pixelation works by dividing the image into square blocks and replacing each block with a single averaged colour. A larger block size creates a stronger, more abstract effect. A smaller block size keeps more detail visible while still obscuring fine features like text or faces.

The most popular use is censoring sensitive information before sharing screenshots or photos online. This includes blurring out faces for privacy, hiding licence plates, obscuring personal details in documents, or masking usernames and email addresses in screenshots.

Pixelation is also used creatively. Designers use heavy pixelation for retro or 8-bit style graphics. Thumbnail designers pixelate parts of an image to create curiosity. Social media managers use it to obscure spoilers or sensitive content while still showing context.

Switch to 'Select Region' mode and drag a rectangle over the specific area you want to pixelate. The rest of the image stays perfectly sharp. This is ideal for censoring a single face in a group photo, hiding one line of text in a screenshot, or blurring a number plate while keeping the rest of the car visible.

The region selection works on both desktop (click and drag) and mobile (touch and drag). You can redraw the region as many times as you need before downloading.