How many faces can I pixelate in one image?

As many as you draw regions for; download after all are processed.

Should featured subjects be pixelated too?

Pixelate only people who should not be identified; keep consented subjects unedited.

Is pixelate stronger than blur for distant faces?

Generally yes—small faces can survive light blur at thumbnail size.

Can I pixelate faces in video stills?

Export a frame to PNG, pixelate in HideShot, then use in articles.

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Pixelate Face in Crowd

Mosaic bystanders in festivals, protests, and stadium shots.

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Crowd scenes can hold dozens of identifiable faces; pixelate makes it clear each subject was censored. Editors and organizers often prefer mosaics over subtle blur for transparency.

HideShot applies pixel blocks per face region you select—no automatic miss of partially occluded profiles at the edge of frame.

Drop your crowd photo here

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How It Works

Upload

Drop your image in or paste from clipboard.

Pick Mode

Black Box, Blur, or Pixelate.

Select Areas

Rectangle, oval, or freehand lasso — then hide what you selected.

Download

Hit Download PNG. Done.