Pixelate an Image
Pixelate an image into large blocks for a retro look or to obscure details.
- Input:
- JPG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, BMP
- Output:
- JPG, PNG, WEBP
- Max size:
- 50 MB
- Runs:
- In your browser (no upload)
What the Image Pixelator does
Turn a photo into large blocks of color for a retro pixel-art look or to make content unrecognizable.
Options
- Block size from 2 to 150 pixels.
Good to know
The whole image is pixelated. Crop first if you only need part of it.
How to use the Image Pixelator
- 1
Drag your JPG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, BMP file into the upload area, or click it to browse your device.
- 2
Adjust the options to suit your needs — the defaults work well for most files.
- 3
Click “Run Image Pixelator” to start processing.
- 4
Preview the result, then download it. Batch results can be downloaded together as a ZIP.
Supported formats
- JPG (JPEG) is a lossy format ideal for photographs. It has no transparency and is supported everywhere. More about the JPEG / JPG format.
- PNG is a lossless format that supports full transparency. Best for screenshots, logos and graphics with sharp edges. More about the PNG format.
- WebP is a modern format from Google supporting lossy and lossless compression plus transparency, typically 25–35% smaller than JPG. More about the WebP format.
- AVIF is a next-generation format based on the AV1 codec, offering excellent compression and HDR support. More about the AVIF format.
- BMP is an uncompressed Windows bitmap format. Files are large and rarely needed on the web.
Frequently asked questions
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