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Pixelate Image

Downsample then enlarge with nearest-neighbor interpolation. Pixelation is a visual effect and does not reliably anonymize sensitive content.

Free to useNo sign-upRuns in your browser
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Enter the inputs, then select Process image.

Up to 10 MB; decoded images up to 20 million pixels and 10,000 pixels per side.

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How Pixelate Image works

Downsample then enlarge with nearest-neighbor interpolation.

Pixelation is a visual effect and does not reliably anonymize sensitive content. Original image dimensions are kept.

Concept diagram for Pixelate Image, showing source image input and the supported output.
Concept diagram; the three operation images are actual browser captures.

How to use Pixelate Image

Start with your own input.

Choose source image

Choose a supported local file. Pixelation is a visual effect and does not reliably anonymize sensitive content.

Input and settings
Pixelate Image: input and settings in the implemented browser tool
Actual local browser view. Open the image to read it at full size.

Set the options

Set pixel block size.

Tool result
Pixelate Image: tool result in the implemented browser tool
Actual local browser view. Open the image to read it at full size.

Run and check the output

Select Process image. Review an edited PNG file, then download the result file.

Review the details
Pixelate Image: review the details in the implemented browser tool
Actual local browser view. Open the image to read it at full size.

When to use Pixelate Image

Make a pixel-art effect

To make a pixel-art effect, start with source image. Downsample then enlarge with nearest-neighbor interpolation.

Color and image inputs represented by swatches and a pixel grid.
Start with the design input. Concept illustration.

Compare pixel block sizes

To compare pixel block sizes, start with source image. Pixelation is a visual effect and does not reliably anonymize sensitive content.

Design samples shown side by side for comparison.
Compare the visual result. Concept illustration.

Create a stylized background

To create a stylized background, start with source image. Review an edited PNG file, then download the result file.

A visual asset prepared for use in a design workflow.
Prepare a design asset. Concept illustration.

How to read the result

Check what the output means.

An edited PNG file. Downsample then enlarge with nearest-neighbor interpolation.

Pixelation is a visual effect and does not reliably anonymize sensitive content. Original image dimensions are kept.

Color or image detail reviewed alongside its original input.
Inspect the output. Concept illustration.

Supported input and limits

Check the format before processing.

Pixelation is a visual effect and does not reliably anonymize sensitive content. Original image dimensions are kept.

Inputs and results are handled in this browser.

Design output inspected before use in a destination layout.
Check the intended use. Concept illustration.

Process image with your input

Review an edited PNG file, then download the result file.

Process image

Pixelate Image: common questions

Answers about using Pixelate Image and understanding its results.

What does this tool support?

Pixelation is a visual effect and does not reliably anonymize sensitive content. Original image dimensions are kept.

Can I save the result?

Yes. Download the result file after processing. Text results also have Copy result. Processing uses local browser code; no account is required.