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Free Online Image Resizer

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Resize images to exact pixels, percentage, or social media dimensions. Maintain aspect ratio. No upload, instant preview, free.

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Settings guide

Social media dimensions — 2025 reference:

PlatformFormatSizeRatio
InstagramSquare Post1080 × 1080 px1:1
InstagramLandscape Post1080 × 566 px1.91:1
InstagramStory / Reel1080 × 1920 px9:16
InstagramProfile Photo320 × 320 px1:1
YouTubeThumbnail1280 × 720 px16:9
YouTubeChannel Art2560 × 1440 px16:9
Twitter / XPost Image1600 × 900 px16:9
Twitter / XProfile Photo400 × 400 px1:1
LinkedInPost Image1200 × 628 px1.91:1
LinkedInProfile Photo400 × 400 px1:1
FacebookPost Image1200 × 630 px1.91:1
WhatsAppStatus1080 × 1920 px9:16
Web (general)Hero Image1920 × 1080 px16:9
Print — A4 at 300dpiDocument2480 × 3508 px

Format comparison

Resizing vs compressing: Resizing changes the number of pixels; compressing changes how efficiently those pixels are stored. Both reduce file size, and they compound: a 4000×3000px photo resized to 1080×810px reduces pixel count by 93% before any compression is applied. Always resize first, then compress.

Resizing vs cropping: Resizing keeps all content visible but changes dimensions (may stretch if ratio isn't locked). Cropping removes parts of the image to achieve a specific aspect ratio. For social media, you usually need to crop first, then resize.

How it works

1

Upload

Drop your image into the resizer — JPEG, PNG, WebP accepted.

2

Enter dimensions

Set target width, height, or percentage. Aspect ratio locks automatically.

3

Preview

See the resized image and its new file size before downloading.

4

Download

Save the resized image to your device.

About this format

Every platform has different dimension requirements, and uploading an image at the wrong size has consequences. YouTube adds black bars to thumbnails that aren't 16:9. Instagram crops portrait photos that aren't 4:5. LinkedIn compresses and reframes images that aren't exactly 1200×628px. Getting dimensions right before you upload prevents the platform from making changes you didn't intend.

This resizer handles the precision work: resize to exact pixel dimensions, to a specific percentage of the original, or by entering the target width and letting the tool calculate the height while maintaining aspect ratio. A dimensions table for all major social platforms is below.

Upload your image, enter target dimensions, and download. Everything runs in your browser.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between resizing and cropping?+
Resizing changes the total number of pixels while keeping all content visible — it stretches or shrinks the whole image. Cropping removes parts of the image to achieve a specific aspect ratio or focus on a subject. For social media, you often need to crop first, then resize to exact pixel dimensions.
Does resizing an image reduce its file size?+
Yes, significantly. Reducing from 4000×3000px to 1080×810px reduces pixel count by ~93%, resulting in a much smaller file before any compression is applied.
How do I resize without distorting the image?+
Always lock the aspect ratio. Changing width and height independently stretches the image. Our tool maintains aspect ratio by default — adjust width and height updates automatically, and vice versa.
What resolution should I use for print vs web?+
Web images: pixel dimensions matter more than PPI for web. Print: minimum 300 DPI at the final print size — an A4 print at 300 DPI requires 2480×3508 pixels.
Can I resize multiple images to the same dimensions at once?+
Yes. Add multiple files and apply the same dimensions to all in a single batch.
Are my files uploaded to a server?+
No. Runs in your browser.

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