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How to Create Pixelate (Pixelize, Blur) Effects in GIMP

Cyrus Kao
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If you got sensitive information to blur out, GIMP is a great tool for pixilating (pixilizing) either the whole image or just a certain area of your selection. In this tutorial we'll be covering how to use blur filters on GIMP to create pixilated effects.

Pixelate

Click Pixelize in Blur category of Filters:

Pixelize
Filters > Blur > Pixelize

Adjust the Block width and Block height to the blurriness of your liking:

Blurring
Blurring image

Pixelate Certain Zone

Use Rectangle Select Tool (shortcut: R) to select the desired area:

Selecting
Selecting area

Create the pixelate effect by repeating the previous steps:

Blurring
Blurring certain area

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