Effects > Distort > Pixelate |
![](Help/Icons/pixelate.png) | Pixelate |
The Pixelate filter allows you to clump pixels into square blocks. The pixels in a given block are the same color, and the colors of the blocks represent the colors in the selection. |
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1. | Do one of the following: |
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![](Help/Images/bullet.png) | | Choose Effects > Distort > Pixelate |
![](Help/Images/bullet.png) | | Click the Pixelate button | ![](Help/Icons/pixelate.png) | |
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2. | Use the following options: |
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![](Help/Images/trackbar.png) | | Pixel Size (px) |
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This option allows you to change the square size.
Min = 1, Max = 200, Default = 8.
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![](Help/Images/checkbox-unchecked.png) | | Grid |
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Use this option to draw grid lines.
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![](Help/Images/checkbox-unchecked.png) | | Dots |
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This option allows you to use a grid made of dots, instead of squares.
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This option allows you to change the background color.
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Using Preview Windows | Favorites and History | ![](Help/Images/transgif1x1.gif) |
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