No — it's a true pixelation: the image is scaled down then back up with no smoothing.

Image Pixelator

Apply a pixelate (mosaic) effect to any image in your browser. Adjust pixel size and download as PNG.

By AbraCalc Editorial Team · Reviewed by AbraCalc Methodology Review · Last reviewed: 2026-06-25

Choose an image

Pixel size: 10px

Choose an image to pixelate.

Pure browser JavaScript (HTML canvas) — no upload.

Embed this tool on your site

<iframe src="https://abracalc.com/app/image-pixelate/" width="100%" height="640" style="border:1px solid #e4e7ec;border-radius:12px" loading="lazy"></iframe>

How to use this tool

Choose an image.
Drag the pixel-size slider.
Click Download pixelated.

Apply a pixelate (mosaic) effect to any image in your browser. Adjust pixel size and download as PNG.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a blur?: No — it's a true pixelation: the image is scaled down then back up with no smoothing.

Image Pixelator

How to use this tool

Frequently asked questions

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