Pixelate Image
Give photos a retro game look or a bold mosaic style — the whole picture at once.
- Files never leave your device
- 100% free
- No sign-up
- No watermark
- Works offline after first load
or drag & drop images here — or paste with Ctrl+V
How to pixelate an image
- Select or drop your pictures.
- Choose the block size and shape, and optionally fewer colours for a retro pixel-art look.
- Click Pixelate and download.
About Pixelate Image
Give any picture a mosaic or pixel-art look. Choose the block size, square pixels, round dots or hexagons, and a gap between them for a tiled effect.
Reduce the colours to 32, 16, 8 or 4 — or the four greens of a Game Boy — for a retro 8-bit style, and save as PNG with perfectly sharp pixels. Works on many pictures at once.
Good for
- Pixel-art avatars and game graphics
- Retro and mosaic artwork
- Abstract backgrounds
Tip: Small block sizes with 16 colours give the most convincing pixel art.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make pixel art from a photo?
Pick a block size of 1–3% and 16 or 8 colours (or Game Boy green). Save as PNG to keep the pixels perfectly sharp.
Can I pixelate only a face or part of the picture?
Use Blur Region — it pixelates or blurs only the areas you select, and can find faces automatically.
What shapes are there?
Classic square pixels, round dots (halftone look) and hexagons, with an optional gap between them.
Do my images stay private?
Yes. Pixelating happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Which block size should I pick?
Smaller blocks keep the subject recognisable; larger blocks give a stronger, more abstract effect. Watch the preview as you change the size.