pixelate

• pixellate

pixel +‎ -ate

pixelate (third-person singular simple present pixelates, present participle pixelating, simple past and past participle pixelated)

1. To divide an image into pixels, or to display an image in pixels.
   • 2009 August 19, Andreas Kokkino, “Best in Show”, in New York Times‎:

     In a fittingly modern use of mosaic tile, Tord Boontje pixelates his signature floral designs in a new collection of storage furniture for Bisazza Home.

2. To transform an image into large pixels in order to hide an identity.

• Be careful not to confuse the simple past and past participle, pixelated, with the completely unrelated term pixilated.