diff --git a/pixelateTG.py b/pixelateTG.py
index 727a0e8..6b2b1a5 100644
--- a/pixelateTG.py
+++ b/pixelateTG.py
@@ -160,6 +160,15 @@ def handle_gif_or_video(update: Update, context: CallbackContext) -> None:
     else:
         update.message.reply_text('Please send either a GIF or a video.')
 
+def pixelate_command(update: Update, context: CallbackContext) -> None:
+    """Handles the /pixel command to pixelate faces in a photo, GIF, or video. Applicable for both DMs and groups."""
+    if update.message.reply_to_message and (update.message.reply_to_message.photo or update.message.reply_to_message.document):
+        context.args = ['pixelate']
+        pixelate_faces(update, context)
+    else:
+        update.message.reply_text('Please reply to a photo, GIF, or video to pixelate faces.')
+
+
 def button_callback(update: Update, context: CallbackContext) -> None:
     """Handles button presses for selecting overlays or pixelation. Applicable for both DMs and groups."""
     query = update.callback_query