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Image Pixelator

Transform your images into pixel art with adjustable block sizes. Create retro-style pixelated effects instantly—all processed locally in your browser.

Subtle (2px) Dramatic (50px)

Original

Original image

Pixelated

Pixelated image

💡 How to Use This Tool

Create stunning pixel art effects from your photos in seconds. Follow these simple steps:

1

Upload Your Image

Click the upload area or drag and drop an image file.

2

Adjust Pixel Size

Use the slider to control the pixelation intensity.

3

Preview the Effect

See real-time comparison between original and pixelated versions.

4

Download Result

Choose PNG or JPEG format and download your pixelated image.

📖 About Image Pixelator

What is Image Pixelation?

Image pixelation is a visual effect that reduces the resolution of an image by replacing groups of pixels with larger, uniform colored blocks. This creates the distinctive "blocky" appearance associated with retro video games and pixel art.

Common Use Cases

  • Retro Aesthetics: Create vintage video game-style graphics for projects
  • Privacy Protection: Blur out faces, license plates, or sensitive information in photos
  • Art Projects: Design pixel art from photographs for creative works
  • Thumbnails: Create stylized preview images with a unique look
  • Censorship: Obscure parts of images for appropriate content display

Key Features

Adjustable Pixel Size

Control the level of pixelation with adjustable block sizes from subtle 2px blocks to dramatic 50px chunks.

Real-time Preview

See the pixelation effect applied instantly as you adjust settings.

Multiple Export Formats

Download your pixelated image as PNG or JPEG with quality options.

Privacy & Security

Your images are processed entirely in your browser using HTML5 Canvas technology. No files are uploaded to any server—your photos remain completely private on your device.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! All image processing happens locally in your browser using HTML5 Canvas. Your images are never uploaded to any server and remain completely private on your device.
This tool supports all common image formats including JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and BMP. The pixelated image can be downloaded as PNG or JPEG.
Pixelation works by dividing the image into a grid of blocks and replacing each block with a single color (usually the average color of all pixels in that block). Larger block sizes create a more dramatic pixelated effect.
Yes! Pixelation is commonly used to obscure faces, license plates, or other sensitive information in images. Use a higher pixel size for better obscuring.