1. to blur or obscure (a face or part of an image) by replacing it with small colored squares or blocks, typically to conceal identity or sensitive content
Usage: present participle of pixilate; common in media, broadcasting, and digital content
2. to create a pixelated or digitized effect in an image or video
Usage: technical/artistic usage; present participle of pixilate

Examples

• The news broadcast was pixilating the suspect's face to protect his privacy.
• The video editor is pixilating the license plate before uploading the footage online.
• They used software for pixilating sensitive information in the document.
• The artist created a retro effect by pixilating the photograph.
• Security cameras often use pixilating technology to obscure bystanders' faces.
• The streaming service is pixilating certain scenes to comply with content regulations.