Image Pixelation

WHATSON / IMAGE PREPARATION

Image Pixelation

Turn detail into blocks of averaged colour.

Static JPEG, PNG or WebP. Up to 4 MiB per file, 12 MiB total, 4 million pixels per image. Up to six files use the same settings.
Colour and effect controls

Processing runs on your WordPress server. Images are not added to the Media Library. EXIF orientation is applied when PHP EXIF support is available.

Prepared files

Preview, inspect and download

Choose an image and prepare it to see your result here.

Downloads are generated files, not links to stored uploads. Batch and layout tools can return several files.

Image Preparation

Pixelation groups details into visible blocks of averaged colour.

Choose the block setting and inspect how the subject reads in the result.

01 / GET STARTED

How to use Image Pixelation

  1. Choose a static JPEG, PNG or WebP source. Check the displayed upload limits before processing.
  2. Set Block size, Download format and Quality. Review the selected units and options before preparing the output.
  3. Select Prepare image. Inspect the resulting preview, dimensions and file size, then download the output you need.
02 / A CLEARER WORKFLOW

Why choose this tool?

The effect provides a deliberate block pattern for creative image treatment.

Before you use the result

Compare the finished picture with its source. A visual block effect is not a dependable guarantee that sensitive information stays hidden.

03 / COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions about Image Pixelation

Can pixelation guarantee privacy?

No. A visual block effect is not a dependable guarantee that sensitive information stays hidden.

What should I check before using Image Pixelation?

Prepare a supported source image and check Block size, Download format and Quality. Use the exact units shown beside the controls and replace any example values with your own inputs.

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