Image Pixelator
Blur or pixelate part of an image to hide a face, a name, a number or anything else you do not want shared.
Covering what should not be seen
Before you post a screenshot or a photo, there is often one thing that needs to go: a face, a home address, an account number, a licence plate. Pixelating that region scrambles it into blocks so the detail underneath cannot be read, while the rest of the image stays clear. Drag over each area you want to hide.
An honest word on how safe it is
For most everyday sharing, heavy pixelation is fine. But be aware that a very light blur over a small, predictable thing — a short PIN, a simple licence plate — can sometimes be partly reconstructed. When something is genuinely sensitive, go coarse, or cover it with a solid block rather than a blur. For text you truly need gone, a solid rectangle beats any amount of pixelation.
How to pixelate part of an image
- Add your picture.
- Select the area to obscure and set the block size.
- Download the pixelated image.
Pixelation is not always secure
Pixelating is the standard way to hide a face, a licence plate, an address or a screenshot's private details. Be aware, though, that light pixelation of predictable content — short numbers or plain text — can sometimes be reversed by software. Use large blocks, or paint over the area entirely, for anything genuinely sensitive.
The export is flattened, so the hidden detail is gone from the file rather than merely covered by a layer someone could remove.
Frequently asked questions
Can pixelation be reversed?
Light pixelation of predictable text or numbers sometimes can be. Use large blocks or solid redaction for truly sensitive data.
What block size should I use?
Large enough that no feature is recognisable — err on the heavy side for faces and documents.
Is the hidden detail removed from the file?
Yes, the exported image is flattened, so there is no layer underneath to recover.
Is pixelation safe for hiding sensitive information?
For everyday use, heavy pixelation works well. For anything highly sensitive, use coarse blocks or a solid cover — a light blur over predictable content can occasionally be partly reversed.
Can I pixelate more than one area?
Yes. Drag over each region you want to hide; you can cover several parts of the same image.
Is the image uploaded to do this?
No. It is done in your browser, which matters when the image is sensitive to begin with.