Pixelation is commonly used to hide faces, blur sensitive information, or censor parts of an image while keeping the rest clear.
This guide explains how to pixelate faces or selected areas using our Image Pixelator.
What the Image Pixelator does
Using our Image Pixelator, you can:
- Pixelate faces or sensitive areas
- Choose between rectangular or circular pixelation
- Adjust pixel size for stronger or lighter effects
- Drag and resize the pixelated area freely
- Download the final image at full resolution
All processing happens directly in your browser.
Step by step: Pixelate part of an image
1. Upload an image
Click Click to upload an image and choose a photo from your device.
The image will appear with a movable selection box on top.
2. Position the pixelation area
Drag the selection box to cover the area you want to pixelate.
You can resize it by dragging the corners or edges.
This makes it easy to cover faces, text, or specific objects.
3. Choose the shape
Use the shape selector to switch between:
- Rectangle for general areas
- Circle for faces or round objects
The preview updates instantly.
4. Adjust pixel size
Move the Pixel size slider to control how strong the pixelation is.
- Smaller values show more detail
- Larger values create stronger censorship
5. Download the image
When you are happy with the result, click Download PNG.
The exported image keeps the original resolution and dimensions.
Common uses for pixelation
Pixelation is useful for:
- Hiding faces in photos
- Censoring license plates or documents
- Protecting personal information
- Preparing images for public sharing
- Creating stylized visual effects
Important things to know
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Original resolution preserved
The preview is scaled for display, but pixelation is applied at full resolution when downloading. -
Precise control
You decide exactly which area is pixelated and how strong the effect is. -
No uploads
Images are processed locally and never sent to a server.
Supported formats
- Input: JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, TIFF
- Output: PNG
Frequently asked questions
Can I pixelate faces?
Yes. Use the circular selection for clean face pixelation.
Can I pixelate more than one area?
This tool focuses on one adjustable region at a time for simplicity.
Does this work on mobile?
Yes. You can drag and resize the selection using touch controls.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Try the tool
You can hide faces or sensitive areas quickly using our
Image Pixelator
No accounts, no uploads, just simple pixelation directly in your browser.