Pixelate an image with blocky pixels.
Choose a block size, preview the pixelated result, and download a PNG. Useful for privacy masking, thumbnails, and retro effects.
Local processing. Canvas edits and previews happen on this device; the selected image is not sent to imgrove. Privacy details
Result will appear here
How to use Pixelate Image
- Drop an image and choose the block size for pixelation.
- Preview whether private details are obscured enough for your use case.
- Download the pixelated PNG at the original image dimensions.
Best for
- Masking faces, license plates, or private details.
- Creating blocky retro effects from ordinary photos.
- Making quick pixel blur thumbnails.
What you get
- A PNG at the original image dimensions with visible pixel blocks.
- Adjustable block size from subtle to heavy pixelation.
Before you download
- Pixelation reduces detail but is not guaranteed anonymization for sensitive uses.
- Very large source images still use browser memory at full output size.