Fix Pixelated Image

How it works

1. 1

   Upload the pixelated image

   Upload the image with pixelation or compression artifacts. JPG, PNG, and WebP up to 7MB are accepted. The AI works on the actual pixel data — save as PNG before uploading if possible to avoid re-compressing an already degraded JPEG.

   Expect: Simple artifact removal: 25-35 seconds. Heavily degraded images with both pixelation and blur: 45-60 seconds.
2. 2

   Describe the pixelation

   Tell the AI what kind of pixelation you see: 'Fix the JPEG compression blocks throughout the image' or 'the face is pixelated with visible square blocks — smooth it out and restore the features.' No marking or selection required — describe what you see and where it is.

   Tip: Name the type: 'JPEG blocks', 'mosaic pixels', 'compression squares', or 'blocky artifacts' each tell the AI what kind of degradation to target.

   Copy one of these to get started:

   Heavy JPEG blocks across the whole image Fix the pixelation and sharpen the whole image — remove all the JPEG compression block artifacts and restore clean edges

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   Pixelated face in photo The face in this photo is pixelated with visible JPEG blocks — smooth out the blocks and restore the facial features

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   WhatsApp or messaging app compression This image was compressed by a messaging app and has mosaic pixelation — remove the compression artifacts and recover the original quality

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   Over-upscaled blurry-pixel image This image was enlarged too much and the pixels are visible as large fuzzy blocks — sharpen the details and make it look like a higher-resolution photo

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   Screenshot with pixel artifacts Remove the JPEG artifacts and pixel blocks from this screenshot, sharpen the text and edges so they look clean

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   Background pixelated but subject OK The background of this image has strong JPEG blocks and pixelation — fix the background artifacts while keeping the subject in the foreground unchanged

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   Pixelation plus blur combined Fix both the pixelation blocks and the blur in this image — remove the compression artifacts and sharpen the overall image detail

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3. 3

   Review edge sharpness

   Check the result specifically where the pixelation was worst. Zoom into faces, text, and hard edges — these areas are most visible to the eye. Use the before/after slider to compare.

4. 4

   Sharpen if detail is still soft

   If the blocks are gone but the image still looks soft, add a sharpening pass: 'The blocks are gone but the image is still soft — sharpen the edges and restore the fine detail.' Markers are optional for protecting specific areas like smooth skin from over-sharpening.

   Tip: For portraits: after removing pixelation, a follow-up 'sharpen the hair and eye detail without affecting skin texture' often gives the most realistic result.