Pixelate images online — 8-bit & mosaic censor

Convert images to retro video game pixel art or securely censor faces and license plates with nearest-neighbor mosaic sampling.

How to Pixelate images online — 8-bit & mosaic censor

1. Step 1. Upload your photo.
2. Step 2. Adjust the pixel block size slider or click a quick preset (Subtle, 8-Bit, Censor).
3. Step 3. Check the live effect preview.
4. Step 4. Click Process and download your pixelated photo.

Frequently asked questions

Can pixelation be reversed or undone by anyone else?

No. Downsampling permanently discards sub-pixel high-frequency information.

Does this run client-side?

Yes, 100% in your browser using nearest-neighbor canvas rendering.