In short: Blurring or pixelating part of an image hides details such as faces, license plates, names or account numbers; pixelation with large blocks or solid fill is safer for sensitive text than a light blur.
About Blur & Pixelate Image
Before posting a screenshot or photo you often need to hide something: a face, a car’s number plate, an email address, an order number or a QR code. Drag a box over each area and choose how to hide it. Pixelation replaces the area with large blocks, blur softens it, and a solid box removes it completely.
Edits are applied to the real pixels, not added as a removable layer, and the downloaded file does not include the original metadata such as GPS location. Because processing happens in your browser, the unedited image never leaves your device.
How to use Blur & Pixelate Image
- Choose an image or paste a screenshot.
- Pick Pixelate, Blur or Solid black box and set the strength.
- Drag across each area to hide (or tick Whole image), then download.
Examples
Black out the email address and order number before attaching the screenshot to a public issue.
Pixelate faces and number plates with strength 20 before posting online.
Frequently asked questions
Is blurred text safe?
Not always. Light blur or small-block pixelation on short, predictable text (like digits) can sometimes be reconstructed. Use a solid box for anything truly sensitive.
Can I undo?
Yes, Undo removes the last box. The original image is kept in memory until you load another one.
What format is downloaded?
The same format as the original for JPG and PNG; other formats are saved as PNG.
Is my image uploaded?
No. It is processed only in your browser. You can check this yourself: open your browser’s developer tools, switch to the Network tab and use the tool — no request carries your input.
Updated November 2026 · Free, no signup · How we build and test tools