pixelate

verb

1. To divide an image into pixels, or to display an image in pixels.

   “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.”

   “I could have used the camera's digital zoom, but digital zooms tend to soften and pixelate an image.”

2. To transform an image (or a portion thereof) into large pixels, especially in order to hide details.

   “Fox TV has decided to pixelate a bare derriere in a cartoon series, The Family Guy, which was originally broadcast five years ago with no complaints.”

   “Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have reached a settlement with Mail Online that includes an agreement to pixelate photos of their children.”