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

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Cyrus Kao

If you got sensitive information to blur out, GIMP is a great tool for pixelate (pixelize) either the whole image or just certain zone of your selection. In this tutorial we'll be covering how to use blur filters on GIMP to create pixelate 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 zone:

Selecting
Selecting zone

Create the pixelate effect by repeating the previous steps:

Blurring
Blurring certain zone

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