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Pixelate Image

Pixelate a whole picture or just faces, plates and text you select. Set the block size and pixelate many images at once. Free, nothing is uploaded.

  • No uploads
  • No limits
  • No signup

Drop images to pixelate

JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC. Add as many as you like.

Input:
JPG · PNG · WebP · HEIC
Output:
Pixelated image
Runs on:
Your device
Size limit:
None
Account:
Not needed

How to use Pixelate Image

  1. Add your images

    Drop one or many JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC images in, or click to browse. They stay on your device.

  2. Choose what to pixelate

    Pixelate the whole picture for a retro 8-bit look, or draw boxes over faces, plates or text. Set the block size with the slider; bigger blocks hide more.

  3. Download

    Save each pixelated image, or all of them as one ZIP, in the original format.

Why Pixelate Image on Toolshed

  • No uploads

    Everything runs in this browser tab. Your files never leave your device.

  • No limits

    No file-size caps, no daily quotas. Process as much as your device can handle.

  • No signup

    No account, no email, no watermark.

Frequently asked questions

How do I pixelate a face or license plate?

Choose Selected areas and drag a box over the face or plate; add as many boxes as you need. Use a large block size: the bigger the blocks, the less detail is left to recognise.

What block size should I use?

The block size is the width of each square in pixels of your original image. 8 to 16 px gives a light mosaic, 30 px and more makes faces and text unreadable on a typical phone photo. The preview shows the effect on the first image.

Are my images uploaded?

No. Pixelation runs in your browser on your device, and the images are saved in their original format (HEIC photos as JPG).

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. Pixelate Image runs entirely in your browser. Your files are processed on your device and are never sent to a server.

Is there a file size limit?

No fixed limit. The only limit is your device's memory. Very large files work best in a desktop browser.

Is Pixelate Image really free?

Yes. There's no account and no watermark. A short optional ad, or a 20-second wait, unlocks each download. That's how we keep it free.