How to Pixelate a Video

Blur creates a smooth, out-of-focus effect (like bokeh). Pixelation creates a blocky, mosaic effect with visible squares.

Both hide content effectively — pixelation is often preferred for censorship, while blur looks more natural.

You can upload your video and preview the pixelation. Full exports require credits, available pay-as-you-go with no subscription.

Yes — the AI automatically detects faces and applies pixelation. Works with multiple faces and tracks them across frames as people move.

Yes — the AI tracks objects across frames, keeping pixelation applied even as objects move through the scene.

You can adjust the pixelation from subtle (small blocks, still somewhat recognizable) to heavy (large blocks, fully anonymized).

The slider is available in the editor before processing.

The pixelation is applied to specific objects (faces, screens, etc.) throughout the video. To pixelate only a time range, trim your video before uploading.

Input: MP4, MOV, WEBM

Output: MP4

Videos up to 120 minutes are supported.

Yes — pixelation is commonly used for GDPR compliance as it effectively anonymizes faces and personal information. Heavy pixelation ensures individuals cannot be identified.

Currently, pixelation is applied to specific detected objects. For a full-video mosaic effect, you can use video editing software or apply our blur to the entire background.

Only the pixelated regions are affected. The rest of your video maintains its original quality. Output is exported in high-quality MP4 format.

Upload your video to VideoBGRemover and select face pixelation. The AI automatically detects all faces and applies a mosaic effect that tracks each person across the entire video.

No manual selection needed — works with multiple faces, moving subjects, and different angles.

Use a text prompt to describe what you want pixelated — for example, "pixelate the screen" or "pixelate the license plate". The AI identifies and tracks the target across all frames.

For more precise area selection, see our Object Blur tool which lets you target specific regions.