pixelPixelate an image
Pixelation turns detail into large blocks. The tool is preset to Pixelate; drag on the image to cover only a face, a plate number or other details.
Blur & pixelate
03 / Your result is ready.
Export createdHow to pixelate an image
- Choose an image, or try the sample.
- Pixelate is selected. Drag on the image to limit it to an area, and set the block size.
- Process, inspect the result and download it.
Know before you export
Blur softens detail; pixelation reduces it to blocks. These effects do not guarantee that sensitive content cannot be inferred. For sensitive information, use an opaque filled rectangle in Shapes & arrows. Drag on the image to select a region.
Supported files
Still JPEG, PNG, WebP and AVIF up to 20 MiB and 64 megapixels, plus HEIC where your browser can open it (Safari on Mac, iPhone and iPad). Photos above 24 megapixels are edited at 24 megapixels, and color effects run at up to 12 megapixels. Multi-image tools allow 12 files and 60 MiB of combined input. GIF, SVG, animated images and RAW formats are not supported.
Quick ways in
Drop an image anywhere on this page or paste one from your clipboard.
Keyboard shortcuts
- Ctrl/⌘ O Choose an image
- Ctrl/⌘ Enter Process
- Ctrl/⌘ S Download the result
- Ctrl/⌘ Z Undo settings · add Shift to redo
- Esc Cancel processing
Your files stay local
Selected image bytes are processed in browser memory. No account, upload endpoint or remote processing service is used.
Keep creating.
Explore all 26 tools
Pixelate an Image is free to use in your browser. No account or image upload is required.
Pixelate an Image: common questions
Is pixelation safe for hiding private information?
Large blocks hide most detail, but small blocks can sometimes be reversed. For passwords, card numbers or documents, cover the area with a solid filled rectangle using Shapes & arrows.
How do I pixelate only a face?
Drag a rectangle over the face on the preview. The area switches to Selected rectangle automatically, and you can fine-tune its position with the number fields.