Question 1

What is pixelation used for?

Accepted Answer

Pixelation is commonly used to hide sensitive information (faces, license plates, personal details) in screenshots or photos, create retro pixel-art effects, or add artistic blur for social media content.

Question 2

What is the difference between pixelate and blur?

Accepted Answer

Pixelation divides the image into blocks and fills each with the average color, creating a mosaic effect. Blur applies a Gaussian filter that smoothly blends neighboring pixels. Pixelation hides details more aggressively; blur is softer.

Question 3

Does the tool modify my original image?

Accepted Answer

No. The tool works on a copy in your browser canvas. Your original file is untouched. You can download the processed version as a separate PNG file.

Question 4

Is there a file size limit?

Accepted Answer

There is no hard limit, but very large images (over 20 megapixels) may slow down your browser since all processing happens client-side. For best performance, images under 5000 pixels wide work smoothly.

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