Pixelate Image Region

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Pixelate Image Region lets you reduce resolution within a chosen rectangle while retaining the surrounding pixels. Choose a photo to begin.

Method and calculation

Reduce resolution within a chosen rectangle while retaining the surrounding pixels.

Inputs and settings

Pixelate Image Region accepts Left (%) (minimum 0, maximum 100); Top (%) (minimum 0, maximum 100); Width (%) (minimum 0, maximum 100); Height (%) (minimum 0, maximum 100); Pixel block size (minimum 2, maximum 100).

Worked example

Pixelate Image Region example — Left (%): 25; Top (%): 25; Width (%): 50; Height (%): 25; Pixel block size: 12. Preview instructions: Select a still photo, then use Left (%): 25; Top (%): 25; Width (%): 50; Height (%): 25; Pixel block size: 12. The result is a PNG with reduce resolution within a chosen rectangle while retaining the surrounding pixels.

Output and limitations

The chosen patch is reduced to a small intermediate grid and enlarged without smoothing. A larger block parameter creates fewer coarse cells. Block averages can preserve recognizable patterns; select the solid redaction tool when the original information must be removed.

Technical references: Canvas pixel manipulation

Pixelate Image Region FAQs

Pixelate Image Region applies the following rule to your input: Reduce resolution within a chosen rectangle while retaining the surrounding pixels. The visible preview shows the resulting image effect.
Pixelate Image Region has these boundaries: Blur and pixelation are visual effects, not secure redaction. Use Redact Image to overwrite pixels. Exports use a maximum 4096-pixel source edge. Start by checking the left (%) field against the units or format shown.
Pixelate Image Region provides this sample: Select a still photo, then use Left (%): 25; Top (%): 25; Width (%): 50; Height (%): 25; Pixel block size: 12. The result is a PNG with reduce resolution within a chosen rectangle while retaining the surrounding pixels.. The preview can be inspected before saving.