Pixel Image

Pixelated image reveal component for React and Next.js applications. Built with TypeScript support, Tailwind CSS styling, and shadcn/ui design featuring grid animations, grayscale transitions, and customizable timing.

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"use client";import { cn } from "@/lib/utils";import { useEffect, useMemo, useState } from "react";type Grid = {  rows: number;  cols: number;};const DEFAULT_GRIDS: Record<string, Grid> = {  "6x4": { rows: 4, cols: 6 },  "8x8": { rows: 8, cols: 8 },  "8x3": { rows: 3, cols: 8 },  "4x6": { rows: 6, cols: 4 },  "3x8": { rows: 8, cols: 3 },};type PredefinedGridKey = keyof typeof DEFAULT_GRIDS;interface PixelImageProps {  src: string;  grid?: PredefinedGridKey;  customGrid?: Grid;  grayscaleAnimation?: boolean;  pixelFadeInDuration?: number; // in ms  maxAnimationDelay?: number; // in ms  colorRevealDelay?: number; // in ms  showReplayButton?: boolean;}export const PixelImage = ({  src,  grid = "6x4",  grayscaleAnimation = true,  pixelFadeInDuration = 1000,  maxAnimationDelay = 1200,  colorRevealDelay = 1300,  customGrid,  showReplayButton = false,}: PixelImageProps) => {  const [isVisible, setIsVisible] = useState(false);  const [showColor, setShowColor] = useState(false);  const [key, setKey] = useState(0);  const MIN_GRID = 1;  const MAX_GRID = 16;  const { rows, cols } = useMemo(() => {    const isValidGrid = (grid?: Grid) => {      if (!grid) return false;      const { rows, cols } = grid;      return (        Number.isInteger(rows) &&        Number.isInteger(cols) &&        rows >= MIN_GRID &&        cols >= MIN_GRID &&        rows <= MAX_GRID &&        cols <= MAX_GRID      );    };    return isValidGrid(customGrid) ? customGrid! : DEFAULT_GRIDS[grid];  }, [customGrid, grid]);  const resetAnimation = () => {    setIsVisible(false);    setShowColor(false);    setKey(prev => prev + 1);  };  useEffect(() => {    // Small delay to ensure proper animation on initial mount/refresh    const startTimeout = setTimeout(() => {      setIsVisible(true);    }, 50);        const colorTimeout = setTimeout(() => {      setShowColor(true);    }, colorRevealDelay + 50);        return () => {      clearTimeout(startTimeout);      clearTimeout(colorTimeout);    };  }, [colorRevealDelay, key]);  const pieces = useMemo(() => {    const total = rows * cols;    return Array.from({ length: total }, (_, index) => {      const row = Math.floor(index / cols);      const col = index % cols;      const clipPath = `polygon(        ${col * (100 / cols)}% ${row * (100 / rows)}%,        ${(col + 1) * (100 / cols)}% ${row * (100 / rows)}%,        ${(col + 1) * (100 / cols)}% ${(row + 1) * (100 / rows)}%,        ${col * (100 / cols)}% ${(row + 1) * (100 / rows)}%      )`;      // Use deterministic "random" based on index to avoid hydration issues      const delay = ((index * 23) % total) * (maxAnimationDelay / total);      return {        clipPath,        delay,      };    });  }, [rows, cols, maxAnimationDelay]);  return (    <div className="relative">      <div className="relative h-72 w-72 select-none md:h-96 md:w-96" key={key}>        {pieces.map((piece, index) => (          <div            key={index}            className={cn(              "absolute inset-0 transition-all ease-out",              isVisible ? "opacity-100" : "opacity-0",            )}            style={{              clipPath: piece.clipPath,              transitionDelay: `${piece.delay}ms`,              transitionDuration: `${pixelFadeInDuration}ms`,            }}          >            <img              src={src}              alt={`Pixel image piece ${index + 1}`}              className={cn(                "size-full object-cover rounded-xl",                grayscaleAnimation && (showColor ? "grayscale-0" : "grayscale"),              )}              style={{                transition: grayscaleAnimation                  ? `filter ${pixelFadeInDuration}ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1)`                  : "none",              }}              draggable={false}            />          </div>        ))}      </div>      {showReplayButton && (        <button          onClick={resetAnimation}          className="absolute top-2 right-2 z-10 rounded-lg bg-black/50 px-3 py-1 text-xs text-white backdrop-blur-sm transition-opacity hover:bg-black/70"        >          Replay        </button>      )}    </div>  );};

Installation

npx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn.io/registry/pixel-image.json

npx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn.io/registry/pixel-image.json

pnpm dlx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn.io/registry/pixel-image.json

bunx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn.io/registry/pixel-image.json

Features

Pixelated reveals - Grid-based image animations with customizable patterns using CSS clip-path
Grayscale transitions - Smooth color reveals for dramatic visual impact using JavaScript timing
Custom grids - 5 predefined layouts plus custom dimensions (1x1 to 16x16) using TypeScript props
Staggered timing - Configurable delays and durations for pixel appearance using React state
Replay functionality - Optional button for restarting animations in Next.js applications
Performance optimized - CSS transforms with GPU acceleration using Tailwind CSS utilities
Accessibility features - Alt text and reduced motion support using shadcn/ui patterns
Open source - Free component with deterministic randomization and responsive design

Examples

Basic Pixel Effect

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"use client";import { cn } from "@/lib/utils";import { useEffect, useMemo, useState } from "react";type Grid = {  rows: number;  cols: number;};const DEFAULT_GRIDS: Record<string, Grid> = {  "6x4": { rows: 4, cols: 6 },  "8x8": { rows: 8, cols: 8 },  "8x3": { rows: 3, cols: 8 },  "4x6": { rows: 6, cols: 4 },  "3x8": { rows: 8, cols: 3 },};type PredefinedGridKey = keyof typeof DEFAULT_GRIDS;interface PixelImageProps {  src: string;  grid?: PredefinedGridKey;  customGrid?: Grid;  grayscaleAnimation?: boolean;  pixelFadeInDuration?: number; // in ms  maxAnimationDelay?: number; // in ms  colorRevealDelay?: number; // in ms  showReplayButton?: boolean;}export const PixelImage = ({  src,  grid = "6x4",  grayscaleAnimation = true,  pixelFadeInDuration = 1000,  maxAnimationDelay = 1200,  colorRevealDelay = 1300,  customGrid,  showReplayButton = false,}: PixelImageProps) => {  const [isVisible, setIsVisible] = useState(false);  const [showColor, setShowColor] = useState(false);  const [key, setKey] = useState(0);  const MIN_GRID = 1;  const MAX_GRID = 16;  const { rows, cols } = useMemo(() => {    const isValidGrid = (grid?: Grid) => {      if (!grid) return false;      const { rows, cols } = grid;      return (        Number.isInteger(rows) &&        Number.isInteger(cols) &&        rows >= MIN_GRID &&        cols >= MIN_GRID &&        rows <= MAX_GRID &&        cols <= MAX_GRID      );    };    return isValidGrid(customGrid) ? customGrid! : DEFAULT_GRIDS[grid];  }, [customGrid, grid]);  const resetAnimation = () => {    setIsVisible(false);    setShowColor(false);    setKey(prev => prev + 1);  };  useEffect(() => {    // Small delay to ensure proper animation on initial mount/refresh    const startTimeout = setTimeout(() => {      setIsVisible(true);    }, 50);        const colorTimeout = setTimeout(() => {      setShowColor(true);    }, colorRevealDelay + 50);        return () => {      clearTimeout(startTimeout);      clearTimeout(colorTimeout);    };  }, [colorRevealDelay, key]);  const pieces = useMemo(() => {    const total = rows * cols;    return Array.from({ length: total }, (_, index) => {      const row = Math.floor(index / cols);      const col = index % cols;      const clipPath = `polygon(        ${col * (100 / cols)}% ${row * (100 / rows)}%,        ${(col + 1) * (100 / cols)}% ${row * (100 / rows)}%,        ${(col + 1) * (100 / cols)}% ${(row + 1) * (100 / rows)}%,        ${col * (100 / cols)}% ${(row + 1) * (100 / rows)}%      )`;      // Use deterministic "random" based on index to avoid hydration issues      const delay = ((index * 23) % total) * (maxAnimationDelay / total);      return {        clipPath,        delay,      };    });  }, [rows, cols, maxAnimationDelay]);  return (    <div className="relative">      <div className="relative h-72 w-72 select-none md:h-96 md:w-96" key={key}>        {pieces.map((piece, index) => (          <div            key={index}            className={cn(              "absolute inset-0 transition-all ease-out",              isVisible ? "opacity-100" : "opacity-0",            )}            style={{              clipPath: piece.clipPath,              transitionDelay: `${piece.delay}ms`,              transitionDuration: `${pixelFadeInDuration}ms`,            }}          >            <img              src={src}              alt={`Pixel image piece ${index + 1}`}              className={cn(                "size-full object-cover rounded-xl",                grayscaleAnimation && (showColor ? "grayscale-0" : "grayscale"),              )}              style={{                transition: grayscaleAnimation                  ? `filter ${pixelFadeInDuration}ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1)`                  : "none",              }}              draggable={false}            />          </div>        ))}      </div>      {showReplayButton && (        <button          onClick={resetAnimation}          className="absolute top-2 right-2 z-10 rounded-lg bg-black/50 px-3 py-1 text-xs text-white backdrop-blur-sm transition-opacity hover:bg-black/70"        >          Replay        </button>      )}    </div>  );};

Custom Grid Pattern

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"use client";import { cn } from "@/lib/utils";import { useEffect, useMemo, useState } from "react";type Grid = {  rows: number;  cols: number;};const DEFAULT_GRIDS: Record<string, Grid> = {  "6x4": { rows: 4, cols: 6 },  "8x8": { rows: 8, cols: 8 },  "8x3": { rows: 3, cols: 8 },  "4x6": { rows: 6, cols: 4 },  "3x8": { rows: 8, cols: 3 },};type PredefinedGridKey = keyof typeof DEFAULT_GRIDS;interface PixelImageProps {  src: string;  grid?: PredefinedGridKey;  customGrid?: Grid;  grayscaleAnimation?: boolean;  pixelFadeInDuration?: number; // in ms  maxAnimationDelay?: number; // in ms  colorRevealDelay?: number; // in ms  showReplayButton?: boolean;}export const PixelImage = ({  src,  grid = "6x4",  grayscaleAnimation = true,  pixelFadeInDuration = 1000,  maxAnimationDelay = 1200,  colorRevealDelay = 1300,  customGrid,  showReplayButton = false,}: PixelImageProps) => {  const [isVisible, setIsVisible] = useState(false);  const [showColor, setShowColor] = useState(false);  const [key, setKey] = useState(0);  const MIN_GRID = 1;  const MAX_GRID = 16;  const { rows, cols } = useMemo(() => {    const isValidGrid = (grid?: Grid) => {      if (!grid) return false;      const { rows, cols } = grid;      return (        Number.isInteger(rows) &&        Number.isInteger(cols) &&        rows >= MIN_GRID &&        cols >= MIN_GRID &&        rows <= MAX_GRID &&        cols <= MAX_GRID      );    };    return isValidGrid(customGrid) ? customGrid! : DEFAULT_GRIDS[grid];  }, [customGrid, grid]);  const resetAnimation = () => {    setIsVisible(false);    setShowColor(false);    setKey(prev => prev + 1);  };  useEffect(() => {    // Small delay to ensure proper animation on initial mount/refresh    const startTimeout = setTimeout(() => {      setIsVisible(true);    }, 50);        const colorTimeout = setTimeout(() => {      setShowColor(true);    }, colorRevealDelay + 50);        return () => {      clearTimeout(startTimeout);      clearTimeout(colorTimeout);    };  }, [colorRevealDelay, key]);  const pieces = useMemo(() => {    const total = rows * cols;    return Array.from({ length: total }, (_, index) => {      const row = Math.floor(index / cols);      const col = index % cols;      const clipPath = `polygon(        ${col * (100 / cols)}% ${row * (100 / rows)}%,        ${(col + 1) * (100 / cols)}% ${row * (100 / rows)}%,        ${(col + 1) * (100 / cols)}% ${(row + 1) * (100 / rows)}%,        ${col * (100 / cols)}% ${(row + 1) * (100 / rows)}%      )`;      // Use deterministic "random" based on index to avoid hydration issues      const delay = ((index * 23) % total) * (maxAnimationDelay / total);      return {        clipPath,        delay,      };    });  }, [rows, cols, maxAnimationDelay]);  return (    <div className="relative">      <div className="relative h-72 w-72 select-none md:h-96 md:w-96" key={key}>        {pieces.map((piece, index) => (          <div            key={index}            className={cn(              "absolute inset-0 transition-all ease-out",              isVisible ? "opacity-100" : "opacity-0",            )}            style={{              clipPath: piece.clipPath,              transitionDelay: `${piece.delay}ms`,              transitionDuration: `${pixelFadeInDuration}ms`,            }}          >            <img              src={src}              alt={`Pixel image piece ${index + 1}`}              className={cn(                "size-full object-cover rounded-xl",                grayscaleAnimation && (showColor ? "grayscale-0" : "grayscale"),              )}              style={{                transition: grayscaleAnimation                  ? `filter ${pixelFadeInDuration}ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1)`                  : "none",              }}              draggable={false}            />          </div>        ))}      </div>      {showReplayButton && (        <button          onClick={resetAnimation}          className="absolute top-2 right-2 z-10 rounded-lg bg-black/50 px-3 py-1 text-xs text-white backdrop-blur-sm transition-opacity hover:bg-black/70"        >          Replay        </button>      )}    </div>  );};

No Animation (Static)

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"use client";import { cn } from "@/lib/utils";import { useEffect, useMemo, useState } from "react";type Grid = {  rows: number;  cols: number;};const DEFAULT_GRIDS: Record<string, Grid> = {  "6x4": { rows: 4, cols: 6 },  "8x8": { rows: 8, cols: 8 },  "8x3": { rows: 3, cols: 8 },  "4x6": { rows: 6, cols: 4 },  "3x8": { rows: 8, cols: 3 },};type PredefinedGridKey = keyof typeof DEFAULT_GRIDS;interface PixelImageProps {  src: string;  grid?: PredefinedGridKey;  customGrid?: Grid;  grayscaleAnimation?: boolean;  pixelFadeInDuration?: number; // in ms  maxAnimationDelay?: number; // in ms  colorRevealDelay?: number; // in ms  showReplayButton?: boolean;}export const PixelImage = ({  src,  grid = "6x4",  grayscaleAnimation = true,  pixelFadeInDuration = 1000,  maxAnimationDelay = 1200,  colorRevealDelay = 1300,  customGrid,  showReplayButton = false,}: PixelImageProps) => {  const [isVisible, setIsVisible] = useState(false);  const [showColor, setShowColor] = useState(false);  const [key, setKey] = useState(0);  const MIN_GRID = 1;  const MAX_GRID = 16;  const { rows, cols } = useMemo(() => {    const isValidGrid = (grid?: Grid) => {      if (!grid) return false;      const { rows, cols } = grid;      return (        Number.isInteger(rows) &&        Number.isInteger(cols) &&        rows >= MIN_GRID &&        cols >= MIN_GRID &&        rows <= MAX_GRID &&        cols <= MAX_GRID      );    };    return isValidGrid(customGrid) ? customGrid! : DEFAULT_GRIDS[grid];  }, [customGrid, grid]);  const resetAnimation = () => {    setIsVisible(false);    setShowColor(false);    setKey(prev => prev + 1);  };  useEffect(() => {    // Small delay to ensure proper animation on initial mount/refresh    const startTimeout = setTimeout(() => {      setIsVisible(true);    }, 50);        const colorTimeout = setTimeout(() => {      setShowColor(true);    }, colorRevealDelay + 50);        return () => {      clearTimeout(startTimeout);      clearTimeout(colorTimeout);    };  }, [colorRevealDelay, key]);  const pieces = useMemo(() => {    const total = rows * cols;    return Array.from({ length: total }, (_, index) => {      const row = Math.floor(index / cols);      const col = index % cols;      const clipPath = `polygon(        ${col * (100 / cols)}% ${row * (100 / rows)}%,        ${(col + 1) * (100 / cols)}% ${row * (100 / rows)}%,        ${(col + 1) * (100 / cols)}% ${(row + 1) * (100 / rows)}%,        ${col * (100 / cols)}% ${(row + 1) * (100 / rows)}%      )`;      // Use deterministic "random" based on index to avoid hydration issues      const delay = ((index * 23) % total) * (maxAnimationDelay / total);      return {        clipPath,        delay,      };    });  }, [rows, cols, maxAnimationDelay]);  return (    <div className="relative">      <div className="relative h-72 w-72 select-none md:h-96 md:w-96" key={key}>        {pieces.map((piece, index) => (          <div            key={index}            className={cn(              "absolute inset-0 transition-all ease-out",              isVisible ? "opacity-100" : "opacity-0",            )}            style={{              clipPath: piece.clipPath,              transitionDelay: `${piece.delay}ms`,              transitionDuration: `${pixelFadeInDuration}ms`,            }}          >            <img              src={src}              alt={`Pixel image piece ${index + 1}`}              className={cn(                "size-full object-cover rounded-xl",                grayscaleAnimation && (showColor ? "grayscale-0" : "grayscale"),              )}              style={{                transition: grayscaleAnimation                  ? `filter ${pixelFadeInDuration}ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1)`                  : "none",              }}              draggable={false}            />          </div>        ))}      </div>      {showReplayButton && (        <button          onClick={resetAnimation}          className="absolute top-2 right-2 z-10 rounded-lg bg-black/50 px-3 py-1 text-xs text-white backdrop-blur-sm transition-opacity hover:bg-black/70"        >          Replay        </button>      )}    </div>  );};

With Replay Button

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"use client";import { cn } from "@/lib/utils";import { useEffect, useMemo, useState } from "react";type Grid = {  rows: number;  cols: number;};const DEFAULT_GRIDS: Record<string, Grid> = {  "6x4": { rows: 4, cols: 6 },  "8x8": { rows: 8, cols: 8 },  "8x3": { rows: 3, cols: 8 },  "4x6": { rows: 6, cols: 4 },  "3x8": { rows: 8, cols: 3 },};type PredefinedGridKey = keyof typeof DEFAULT_GRIDS;interface PixelImageProps {  src: string;  grid?: PredefinedGridKey;  customGrid?: Grid;  grayscaleAnimation?: boolean;  pixelFadeInDuration?: number; // in ms  maxAnimationDelay?: number; // in ms  colorRevealDelay?: number; // in ms  showReplayButton?: boolean;}export const PixelImage = ({  src,  grid = "6x4",  grayscaleAnimation = true,  pixelFadeInDuration = 1000,  maxAnimationDelay = 1200,  colorRevealDelay = 1300,  customGrid,  showReplayButton = false,}: PixelImageProps) => {  const [isVisible, setIsVisible] = useState(false);  const [showColor, setShowColor] = useState(false);  const [key, setKey] = useState(0);  const MIN_GRID = 1;  const MAX_GRID = 16;  const { rows, cols } = useMemo(() => {    const isValidGrid = (grid?: Grid) => {      if (!grid) return false;      const { rows, cols } = grid;      return (        Number.isInteger(rows) &&        Number.isInteger(cols) &&        rows >= MIN_GRID &&        cols >= MIN_GRID &&        rows <= MAX_GRID &&        cols <= MAX_GRID      );    };    return isValidGrid(customGrid) ? customGrid! : DEFAULT_GRIDS[grid];  }, [customGrid, grid]);  const resetAnimation = () => {    setIsVisible(false);    setShowColor(false);    setKey(prev => prev + 1);  };  useEffect(() => {    // Small delay to ensure proper animation on initial mount/refresh    const startTimeout = setTimeout(() => {      setIsVisible(true);    }, 50);        const colorTimeout = setTimeout(() => {      setShowColor(true);    }, colorRevealDelay + 50);        return () => {      clearTimeout(startTimeout);      clearTimeout(colorTimeout);    };  }, [colorRevealDelay, key]);  const pieces = useMemo(() => {    const total = rows * cols;    return Array.from({ length: total }, (_, index) => {      const row = Math.floor(index / cols);      const col = index % cols;      const clipPath = `polygon(        ${col * (100 / cols)}% ${row * (100 / rows)}%,        ${(col + 1) * (100 / cols)}% ${row * (100 / rows)}%,        ${(col + 1) * (100 / cols)}% ${(row + 1) * (100 / rows)}%,        ${col * (100 / cols)}% ${(row + 1) * (100 / rows)}%      )`;      // Use deterministic "random" based on index to avoid hydration issues      const delay = ((index * 23) % total) * (maxAnimationDelay / total);      return {        clipPath,        delay,      };    });  }, [rows, cols, maxAnimationDelay]);  return (    <div className="relative">      <div className="relative h-72 w-72 select-none md:h-96 md:w-96" key={key}>        {pieces.map((piece, index) => (          <div            key={index}            className={cn(              "absolute inset-0 transition-all ease-out",              isVisible ? "opacity-100" : "opacity-0",            )}            style={{              clipPath: piece.clipPath,              transitionDelay: `${piece.delay}ms`,              transitionDuration: `${pixelFadeInDuration}ms`,            }}          >            <img              src={src}              alt={`Pixel image piece ${index + 1}`}              className={cn(                "size-full object-cover rounded-xl",                grayscaleAnimation && (showColor ? "grayscale-0" : "grayscale"),              )}              style={{                transition: grayscaleAnimation                  ? `filter ${pixelFadeInDuration}ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1)`                  : "none",              }}              draggable={false}            />          </div>        ))}      </div>      {showReplayButton && (        <button          onClick={resetAnimation}          className="absolute top-2 right-2 z-10 rounded-lg bg-black/50 px-3 py-1 text-xs text-white backdrop-blur-sm transition-opacity hover:bg-black/70"        >          Replay        </button>      )}    </div>  );};

API Reference

PixelImage

Prop	Type	Default	Description
`src`	`string`	required	The image source URL to display with pixelated reveal effect
`grid`	`"6x4" \| "8x8" \| "8x3" \| "4x6" \| "3x8"`	`"6x4"`	Predefined grid pattern for pixelation. Each option creates different visual styles
`customGrid`	`{ rows: number; cols: number }`	`undefined`	Custom grid dimensions that override predefined grids. Values must be 1-16
`grayscaleAnimation`	`boolean`	`true`	Enables smooth transition from grayscale to full color during reveal
`pixelFadeInDuration`	`number`	`1000`	Duration in milliseconds for each pixel's fade-in animation
`maxAnimationDelay`	`number`	`1200`	Maximum stagger delay in milliseconds between pixel appearances
`colorRevealDelay`	`number`	`1300`	Delay in milliseconds before grayscale-to-color transition begins
`showReplayButton`	`boolean`	`false`	Shows an overlay replay button to restart the animation sequence

Grid Constraints

Custom grid rows and columns must be integers between 1 and 16
Invalid custom grids will fallback to the selected predefined grid
Higher grid values create more detailed pixelation effects
Lower grid values create larger, more prominent pixels

Predefined Grids

6x4: 6 columns × 4 rows (24 pixels) - Default balanced grid
8x8: 8 columns × 8 rows (64 pixels) - High detail square grid
8x3: 8 columns × 3 rows (24 pixels) - Wide format grid
4x6: 4 columns × 6 rows (24 pixels) - Tall format grid
3x8: 3 columns × 8 rows (24 pixels) - Ultra-wide grid

Use Cases

Creative portfolios - Artistic image reveals for photography and design showcases
Gaming interfaces - Retro 8-bit and pixel art aesthetic implementations
Loading animations - Engaging image reveals during content loading states
Interactive galleries - Unique pixelated transitions for art and media displays

Implementation

Built with CSS clip-path for efficient rendering. Uses staggered animations with deterministic randomization. Supports custom grids and replay functionality. Optimized for performance with GPU acceleration.

Pixel Image

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