Pixelate Any Part of an Image
The classic mosaic censor effect — for faces, text, plates, and anything else.
Free online, no signup, and your image never leaves your browser.
Adjustable mosaic size · Per-region effects
Mosaic Censoring Made Simple
Pixelation is the censorship style TV and newsrooms trust — now one drag away.
True Mosaic Effect
Real pixelation that averages blocks of color — not a fake frosted-glass look.
Adjustable Block Size
Fine mosaic or giant blocks — slide until the content is unreadable.
Mix Effects Per Region
Pixelate a face, blackout a name, blur a background — all in one image.
Browser-Local Processing
Images are pixelated on your device with the Canvas API. Nothing uploads.
Full-Resolution PNG
Exports keep original sharpness everywhere except the pixelated regions.
Free Monthly Quota
10 free exports a month with no account. Pro removes caps and watermarks.
How to Pixelate an Image
From upload to censored PNG in four quick steps.
Upload your image
Drop in a JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 5 MB. Processing stays on your device.
Draw mosaic boxes
Drag over each area to pixelate — faces, text, logos, anything.
Set the block size
Use the intensity slider to make mosaic blocks fine or coarse.
Download the PNG
Export at full resolution, ready to share safely.
When Pixelate Beats Blur
Mosaic is the standard censor effect for good reasons.
Text & Numbers
Mosaic destroys character shapes, making short text far harder to recover than blur.
Faces in Media
The broadcast-standard way to anonymize people in published photos.
License Plates
Pixelate plates in listings and footage — the expected, intentional look.
Logos & Branding
Censor third-party logos and trademarks you can't show publicly.
QR Codes & Barcodes
Make scannable codes unreadable before sharing photos of tickets or labels.
Retro Pixel Art
Beyond censoring — use coarse mosaic blocks for a lo-fi aesthetic.
Pixelate FAQ
Common questions about pixelating images online.
Pixelate Your First Image Free
No signup required. Add mosaic censoring in seconds.