What does "pixelate" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "pixelate"?

Common synonyms include: pixelize, pixilated.

/ˈpɪksəleɪt/ verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

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."
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."

"If you scale the image up it might pixelate."

From pixel + -ate (verb-forming suffix).