Pixelate Image
Turn an image into chunky pixel blocks for a retro 8-bit look or to obscure details.
Add images
PNG, JPG, WebP, HEIC, SVG — anything your browser can decode.
Choose an output
Turn an image into chunky pixel blocks for a retro 8-bit look or to obscure details.
Fine-tune
Optional — sensible defaults are already set.
About Pixelate Image
Turn an image into chunky square blocks, either for a retro 8-bit look or to make details unrecognizable. Each block takes the average color of the area it covers, and you set the block size in pixels.
When it helps
- Hiding faces, license plates or personal details by pixelating a cropped image.
- Making retro, game-style art from a photo or illustration.
- Creating low-detail placeholders or teaser images.
Tips
- Small blocks (2-8 px) give a stylized look. Large blocks (20 px and up) hide detail.
- The whole image is pixelated. To hide only one area, crop that section, pixelate it, and recombine it in an editor.
- Save as PNG to keep the block edges perfectly crisp. JPG can add soft artifacts around them.
Good to know
Quick answers about pixelate image in your browser.
Small blocks over short text can sometimes be guessed. Use large blocks, or cover the area with a solid shape, for anything truly sensitive.
Pixelate with a moderate block size, then try Posterize Image to cut the number of colors for a more authentic retro palette.
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many files you process.
No. Files are read and processed locally in your browser, so they never leave your device.
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Part of the Image Effects collection.