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Change Image Aspect Ratio

Crop and resize an image to any standard or custom aspect ratio without stretching it.

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How to change an image aspect ratio

Choose a target shape, position the crop, and download the finished image.

  1. 1

    Choose one image

    Open a JPG, PNG, or WebP image from your device in the aspect ratio workspace.

  2. 2

    Select the new ratio

    Choose a preset or custom ratio, then scale and position the image inside the crop area.

  3. 3

    Apply and download

    Review the composition, process the crop locally, and download the reshaped image.

Reframe images for the right placement

Change the canvas proportions while keeping important subjects positioned for social, web, and product layouts.

01

Choose the ratio and control the crop

Select a common proportion or enter a custom ratio, then adjust scale and position so the new frame includes the part of the image that matters.

  • Choose landscape, portrait, square, or custom proportions
  • Move the image to protect the main subject
  • Adjust crop scale before processing the final canvas
Choose the ratio and control the crop
1Choose landscape, portrait, square, or custom proportions
2Move the image to protect the main subject
3Adjust crop scale before processing the final canvas
02

Adapt one photo for social placements

Reframe a source for square feeds, vertical stories, and landscape posts while deciding which surrounding details can be trimmed in each placement.

  • Create square feed images around the main subject
  • Use portrait framing for stories and mobile screens
  • Prepare landscape versions for link and video cards
Adapt one photo for social placements
Create square feed images around the main subject
Use portrait framing for stories and mobile screens
Prepare landscape versions for link and video cards
03

Fit banners and website containers

Match hero areas, article cards, and promotional slots whose proportions differ from the original photography or illustration.

  • Build wide headers without stretching the source
  • Align thumbnails across cards and content grids
  • Keep text-safe space inside promotional images
Fit banners and website containers
Build wide headers without stretching the source
Align thumbnails across cards and content grids
Keep text-safe space inside promotional images
04

Standardize product catalog imagery

Place products inside repeatable frames for listings, marketplaces, and comparison grids while preserving a consistent visual scale.

  • Use one frame shape across product collections
  • Center products without distorting their proportions
  • Create cleaner rows for storefront and catalog cards
Standardize product catalog imagery
1Use one frame shape across product collections
2Center products without distorting their proportions
3Create cleaner rows for storefront and catalog cards

Aspect ratio FAQs

Answers about proportions, cropping, presets, custom ratios, image quality, and common placements.

What does changing an image's aspect ratio do?
Changing aspect ratio gives the image canvas a different relationship between width and height, such as square, portrait, or widescreen. It usually requires cropping part of the source unless padding is added elsewhere.
Will changing the aspect ratio stretch my image?
No. This tool reframes the source with a crop instead of distorting its contents. You can move and scale the image inside the selected ratio, allowing faces, products, and other important details to keep natural proportions.
Which aspect ratio should I choose?
Use the exact ratio required by the destination. Square works for many feed cards, 16:9 suits common video and banner areas, and portrait ratios fit stories or mobile layouts. Always confirm the platform's current specification.
Can I enter a custom aspect ratio?
Yes. Enter the proportional width and height required by your layout, such as 7:5 or 3:2. A ratio describes shape rather than final pixel dimensions, so the resulting resolution still depends on the source image.
How do I keep the subject inside the crop?
After choosing the ratio, drag the image to reposition it and adjust the crop scale when more or less surrounding detail should appear. Check faces, text, logos, and edges before applying the crop to avoid accidental trimming.
Does cropping to a new ratio reduce quality?
Cropping removes pixels outside the chosen frame, so the result contains less of the original image. Quality remains strongest when the retained area still has enough resolution and you avoid enlarging a small crop beyond its source detail.
Can I make social media versions from one photo?
Yes, but create and review each target ratio separately because a composition that works in a square may fail in a tall story or wide card. Reposition the subject for every placement instead of relying on one automatic center crop.
Which formats can I use after changing the ratio?
You can start with JPG, PNG, or WebP and keep the original format or choose another supported output. PNG preserves transparency, JPG suits most photography, and WebP is useful for compact web assets.

Reframe your image for the right shape

Choose an aspect ratio, position the subject, and create a placement-ready image.