Pixelate Image

Pixelate an image to hide faces, details or sensitive information.

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What is this tool?

Pixelate an image into large color blocks to permanently hide faces, text, license plates or sensitive details. At sufficient block size, original pixels are discarded and cannot be recovered.

How to use it

  1. 1
    Upload an image.
  2. 2
    Set pixel block size (2–100 px) and click Apply.
  3. 3
    Download the pixelated PNG.

Key features

Supported formats

Input: JPG, PNG, WebP. Output: PNG.

Good to know

Applies to whole image. Use 10 px+ blocks for reliable hiding of faces/text.

Frequently asked questions

Can pixelation be reversed?

No — original pixels do not exist in the output. AI can hallucinate plausible details but not recover the exact original.

How large should blocks be?

For faces or text, use 10 px or more. Small blocks (2–4 px) may still allow guessing.

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