Pixelate Image
Pixelate a whole photo or censor specific areas like faces.
About the Pixelate Image
Pixelate an entire image or just the parts you want to hide. Use whole-image mode for a retro mosaic look, or switch to censor mode and draw boxes over faces, license plates, addresses, or private text in a screenshot. A block-size slider controls how coarse the pixelation is, you get a live preview as you work, and you can export PNG or JPG. It all happens locally in your browser, so sensitive images stay on your device.
Pixelate Image features
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Whole-image or targeted censoring
Pixelate the full picture for an artistic mosaic, or draw one or more rectangles to censor only specific regions. Undo the last box or clear them all at any time.
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Adjustable block size, live preview
The block-size slider sets how large each pixel block is — subtle softening or heavy redaction. The canvas updates instantly so you can dial it in before exporting.
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Private by design
Because everything runs in the browser, the faces and documents you censor are never uploaded — ideal for redacting screenshots before you share them.
Pixelate Image FAQ
- How do I pixelate a face in a photo?
- Open the photo, switch to censor mode, and drag a box over each face. Adjust the block size until the face is unrecognizable, then export the image.
- Can I pixelate the whole image at once?
- Yes. Choose whole-image mode and use the block-size slider to control the mosaic strength across the entire picture.
- Is pixelation safe for redacting sensitive text?
- Use a large block size so individual characters are fully destroyed. Heavy pixelation is not reversible, but very light pixelation can sometimes be read, so err on the coarse side for private data.
- What formats can I export?
- PNG (lossless, best for screenshots) or JPG (smaller files). Both keep your censored regions permanently baked into the image.
- Are my images uploaded?
- No. All pixelation happens locally in your browser; nothing is sent to a server.
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