Selected-area image masking

Pixelate part of image without changing the whole picture

Use this pixelate part of image tool when one face, sign, license plate, username, or detail needs a visual mask while the rest of the image stays clear.

Draw one or more boxes, adjust strength, and export a PNG in your browser.

Pixelate part of image with region boxes

Upload an image, drag over the area to mask, choose pixelation strength, and download the edited PNG.

Pixelate part of image data

Region count
0
Selected effect
-
Strength
20
Export format
PNG

Best uses for pixelate part of image

  • Mask a face, sign, username, license plate, or background detail.
  • Keep useful context visible outside the selected region.
  • Use solid redaction for highly sensitive text or records.

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Upload or paste an image, then drag a box over the part that needs pixelation.

Tip: you can paste an image from your clipboard, then drag boxes over areas to pixelate.

Tip: you can paste an image from your clipboard, then drag boxes over areas to pixelate.

Pixelate part of image and related tools

Selected-area pixelation works well for visual masking, while other privacy jobs need different outputs.

Pixelate part of image or whole image

Use the full-image pixelator when the entire photo should become blocky.

Whole image
Pixelate full image

Pixelate part of image or redact it

Use redaction when the selected area contains passwords, IDs, or account details.

Sensitive data
Redact image

Pixelate part of image in screenshots

Use the screenshot blur page when you are cleaning a copied screenshot before posting.

Screenshots
Blur screenshot

Pixelate part of image workflows

Selected-area pixelation is useful when you need privacy without losing the whole scene.

Pixelate part of image for visual privacy

Draw boxes over faces, signs, usernames, plates, or project details while preserving the surrounding context.

An editor showing selected regions pixelated on a photo

Pixelate part of image only when masking is enough

If the selected area contains secrets or regulated data, cover it with a solid redaction box instead of a reversible-looking visual effect.

Solid redaction boxes covering sensitive screenshot details

How to pixelate part of image accurately

A small region editor is easiest when you work from broad boxes to detail checks.

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Pixelate part of image after upload

Upload or paste the image, then drag a box around the area that needs masking.

  • Use multiple boxes for separate details
  • Leave a small margin around private areas
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Pixelate part of image with the right strength

Increase strength for larger blocks, or switch to blur or redaction if the region needs a different style.

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Pixelate part of image and inspect the result

Check every selected region before downloading because missed details can remain visible outside the boxes.

Pixelate part of image FAQ

Questions people ask before masking a selected area.

Can I pixelate part of image with more than one box?

Yes. Draw multiple boxes over separate areas and the region count will update.

Should I pixelate part of image that contains a password?

No. Use solid redaction for passwords, API keys, ID numbers, bank details, legal data, or medical data.

Can I paste a screenshot and pixelate part of image?

Yes. You can paste an image from your clipboard on supported browsers, then select the region to mask.

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Draw a region, adjust the strength, and download the masked PNG.

Switch to redaction when the selected area contains highly sensitive text.

Pixelation is visual masking, not guaranteed secure redaction.