Pixelating part of an image

You can obscure part of an image, such as a part with confidential information or a part you want to hide, or an entire image, by using the Pixelate filter. An example output of this filter is provided here.

 

 

To obscure an image or part of it by pixelating it

  1. (Optional) Select the part of an image that you want to obscure. One way to do this is with the Selection tool , and information on using it is available in Selecting image areas for modification.
  2. Go to Filter > Noise > Pixelate.
  3. Change the filter settings as needed:
    • Cell Size: Change the size of the blocks used in the pixelated area by using the slider or entering a value between 3 and 486 in the associated text box.
    • Style: Select the style of the pixelated blocks, which affects their appearance.
    • Type: Select whether the pixelated blocks are displayed as squares in rows and columns or rectangular bricks arranged as in a brick wall.
    • Show Original: Select to temporarily see the original image without the effect of the filter.
    • Randomize Settings: Select to use random values generated by Pixelitor for the filter’s settings.
    • Reset All: Select to return the filter’s settings to the default values used by Pixelitor.
  4. Select OK.

 

 

Related topic

Selecting image areas for modification