JPEG Artifact Removal
Remove JPEG compression artifacts using advanced deblocking algorithms. Fix blocky, blurry, and ringing artifacts from over-compressed images instantly in your browser.
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Remove JPEG compression artifacts using advanced deblocking algorithms. Fix blocky, blurry, and ringing artifacts from over-compressed images instantly in your browser.
or drop image here or paste
Higher = more aggressive artifact removal.
JPEG compression works by dividing images into 8x8 pixel blocks and applying lossy compression to each block. At lower quality settings, this creates visible "blocking" artifacts where you can see the grid pattern, especially in smooth areas like skies and gradients. Other artifacts include "ringing" (halos around sharp edges), color banding, and "mosquito noise" around text and high-contrast areas.
This tool uses OpenCV.js with two complementary algorithms. First, Non-Local Means Denoising analyzes the entire image to find similar patches and averages them, effectively removing random noise and blocking artifacts while preserving genuine texture. Second, Bilateral Filtering smooths the image while respecting edge boundaries, which helps reduce the visibility of block edges without blurring important details.
Use this tool for images that show visible JPEG artifacts: blocky patterns in smooth areas, halos around text and sharp edges, color banding in gradients, and general loss of detail. It's particularly effective for images downloaded from social media, old photos saved at low quality, screenshots of compressed images, and any image that's been saved multiple times in JPEG format.
Start with the Medium preset for most images. For lightly compressed images, use Light preset or lower strength values. For heavily compressed images with obvious blocking, increase the denoising strength and edge smoothing. The search window affects quality vs speed - larger values give better results but take longer to process. Save your result as PNG to avoid reintroducing JPEG artifacts.
All processing happens locally in your browser using OpenCV.js - your images are never uploaded to any server. This means instant results and complete privacy. Processing time depends on image size and your device's capabilities. For very large images, processing may take a few seconds.