Pixelate an image online

Turn a photo into clear pixel blocks with an adjustable block size. The image stays on your device.

Upload image to pixelateJPG, PNG or WebP. Processed locally in your browser.or drag and drop it here

No image? Try one of these

JPG, PNG and WebPFree to useRuns in your browser

Adjust the block size from subtle to bold
Preview the effect before exporting
Keep processing local in your browser

How it works

Pixelate a photo in three steps

Choose an image

Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP from your device.

Set block size

Move the slider to make the square blocks subtle or bold.

Download the result

Export a PNG after checking the visual effect.

About this pixelate image tool

Pixelation is useful for a deliberately retro look, abstract thumbnails, or visual demonstrations where large square blocks should be obvious. Adjust the block size to control the strength of the effect. This is visual styling, not professional privacy redaction or irreversible anonymization.

Use cases

Made for practical image tasks

Retro graphics

Add a clear pixel-art treatment to thumbnails, portraits, and social graphics.

Visual emphasis

Make a region look abstract when the goal is style rather than permanent redaction.

Fast prototypes

Try a pixelated treatment without opening a full photo editor.

Examples

Compare pixelation strength

The before and after examples make the block pattern easy to inspect. Pixelation is a visual effect, not professional redaction.

Original colorful city street photograph before pixelation — Original photo
Start with a sharp image so the pixel pattern stays readable.

City street photograph rendered with large square pixel blocks — Pixelated result
Increase the block size for a stronger visual effect.

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose the pixel size?

Yes. Move the block-size control before downloading the processed image.

Is pixelation a privacy guarantee?

No. This tool creates a visual effect. Do not rely on it as a professional method for irreversible redaction.

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