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Pixelization facts for kids

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Pixelization mosaic
Pixelation was used to hide this person's face

Pixelization is a way of hiding information from a picture. It is often used to censor pictures or movies that are inappropriate. It is also used to hide someone's face if they do not wish to be seen.


Images for kids

  • Umm Rasas Fisherman

    The mosaic tiles of this human figure in the Saint Stephen Church in Umm Er-Rasas in Jordan have been rearranged by aniconists.

  • Marshall Webb and Pixelated Classified Document

    Marshall B. Webb, an American general, sits in the White House Situation Room during Operation Neptune Spear. A classified document on the desk in front of him was pixelized by the government of the United States before the photo was released.

  • Aluminium MacBook

    The wallpaper and computer icons of this laptop have been mosaicked for copyright reasons

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Pixelización para niños

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