How to censor people in a photo?

Select your image, set the pixelate dimension, and export the censored result.

What does Censor People with Pixelate do?

It applies a pixelation effect to people in an image so they are harder to identify.

Can I control the censoring strength?

Yes. Increase the pixelate dimension for larger blocks and stronger visual obscuring.

What file formats can I export?

You can export as PNG, JPEG, WebP, TIFF, BMP, or HEIC.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes — completely free, no account needed. Your images are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to a server. Downloads have no watermarks.

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Censor people out of your images using this tool. To use, select your image and adjust the dimension of the pixelate.

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Frequently asked questions

How to censor people in a photo?: Select your image, set the pixelate dimension, and export the censored result.
What does Censor People with Pixelate do?: It applies a pixelation effect to people in an image so they are harder to identify.
Can I control the censoring strength?: Yes. Increase the pixelate dimension for larger blocks and stronger visual obscuring.
What file formats can I export?: You can export as PNG, JPEG, WebP, TIFF, BMP, or HEIC.
Is this tool free to use?: Yes — completely free, no account needed. Your images are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to a server. Downloads have no watermarks.

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