Pixelate an Image
Turn any picture into large pixels — retro pixel art or a mosaic.
Drop an image here
or choose files from your device
You can also paste an image with Ctrl+V
JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, GIF · up to 100 MB
Your images are processed locally in your browser and are not uploaded.
Pixelation replaces the image with blocks of one color each. Small blocks give a retro, 8-bit look; large blocks make the picture abstract and unrecognisable. To pixelate only a face or a license plate, use Blur Part of Image or Blur Faces.
How to pixelate an image
- Step 1
Add an image.
- Step 2
Choose the pixel size.
- Step 3
Download the pixelated image.
Why use PhotoTools
Adjustable blocks
From fine mosaic to giant pixels.
Scales with the image
The block size is relative, so the look is the same at any resolution.
Private
Nothing leaves your device.
Supported formats
Input
- JPG
- PNG
- WebP
- AVIF
- HEIC
- GIF
- BMP
- TIFF
- PSD
- RAW
Output
- JPG
- PNG
- WebP
- AVIF
Frequently asked questions
Can I pixelate only part of the image?
Yes — use Blur Part of Image and choose the pixelate effect, or Blur Faces to find faces automatically.
Is it free?
Yes. Browser tools on PhotoTools are free, unlimited and work without an account.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your images never leave your device, and nothing is stored.