Pixelate Image
Pixelate a photo or part of it for a retro or censored look. Fast, free and private.
Select or drop your file
JPG, PNG, WebP images — add several to process in one batch
Batch: up to 5 files at once · Premium for 100
Processed locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Pixelating replaces detail with big blocky squares — the classic way to censor a face, name or number, or to give an image a retro, 8-bit look. Pixelate Image applies that mosaic effect in your browser, with control over how coarse the blocks are.
How to pixelate image
- 1. Add your image.
- 2. Set the pixel block size for the effect.
- 3. Download the pixelated image.
When to use Pixelate Image
Censor sensitive info
Block out a face, address or licence plate so it can't be read.
Retro 8-bit style
Give an image a deliberate pixel-art aesthetic.
Anonymise before sharing
Obscure identifying details in a screenshot or photo before it goes public.
Better than blur for censoring
Heavy pixelation destroys the underlying detail rather than just smearing it, which makes it harder to reverse than a light blur. For hiding something that must stay hidden, use a coarse block size so no legible detail survives.
Frequently asked questions
How coarse can I make it?
You control the block size — from a light mosaic to large blocks that erase all detail.
Is pixelation safe for censoring?
Strong pixelation is more secure than blur because it discards the fine detail. Use large blocks over anything sensitive.
Is my image private?
Yes — pixelation runs in your browser.