PIXELATE

Turn any photo into chunky pixel art. Drag the slider — the blocks get bigger, the art gets more retro.

About Pixelate

This tool divides your image into square blocks and replaces each block with the average color of its pixels — the same technique used to censor faces, create retro game art, and generate pixel-style profile pictures.

Use small values (2–4px) for a subtle mosaic effect. Go to 16–32px for classic video game sprites. Max out at 64px for abstract minimal art. Your image never leaves your browser.

Common uses

  • Make a photo look like it came from a retro game
  • Create pixel art style profile pictures and avatars
  • Censor or anonymize parts of an image
  • Generate abstract art from photos