Pixelate image

Pixelate the whole image into averaged square blocks.

Local processing · Nothing is uploaded · 20 MB / 4 megapixel limit

Input & settings

No image selected

Drop a still image or choose a file.

Result

Open an image to begin.

How to use

Choose a block size. Each block becomes its alpha-weighted average color.

Limits and behavior

Partial blocks at the right and bottom are averaged independently. Still PNG, JPEG and WebP only; 20 MB, 4 megapixels and 4,096 pixels per side. Processing stays on your device. Exports apply orientation and discard source metadata. PNG output preserves transparency unless the selected operation composites it.

Make a whole image look pixelated

Convert an image into averaged square blocks for a low-resolution mosaic effect. Useful for stylized graphics and retro image treatments.

Can pixelation safely anonymize faces or sensitive text?

Not reliably. Sensitive information may remain recognizable. Use irreversible masking or removal for privacy.

Related tools: Mosaic a region · Blur image

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