Image Resizer
Resize a photo in pixels, by percentage or to a social media size, without distortion.
How to Use
Choose a photo
Drop the image or click to browse.
Pick the new size
A percentage, a social media size, or a width and height in pixels.
Download
Check the preview and the file size, then save the image.
Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Making an image smaller keeps it sharp: the tool reduces it in several steps with high-quality smoothing. Enlarging cannot add detail, so beyond about twice the original size the image looks blurry.
Keep proportions locked and the height follows the width. If you pick a size with other proportions, such as a square, the tool crops the centre of the photo instead of stretching it.
In the same format as the original by default (JPEG stays JPEG, PNG stays PNG). You can also choose WebP, usually the lightest, and set the quality.
No. The photo is resized by your browser and never leaves your device. The saved copy does not keep the original's metadata, such as GPS position.
Image resizing is one of the most common tasks in digital media work. Our resizer lets you scale images to exact dimensions or percentages while maintaining aspect ratio, perfect for social media, websites, or print projects. All processing happens in your browser.
Did You Know?
The first digital image was created in 1957 by Russell Kirsch. It was a 176x176 pixel image of his infant son - and required a massive computer to process!
Pro Tips
- Lock aspect ratio to prevent image distortion
- Instagram posts work best at 1080x1080 pixels (square)
- Twitter header images should be 1500x500 pixels
- Facebook cover photos are optimal at 820x312 pixels
Common Use Cases
- Preparing images for social media platforms
- Creating website thumbnails and hero images
- Resizing photos for email attachments
- Batch resizing product images for e-commerce
- Preparing images for print at specific DPI
Best Practices
- Always keep the original image file as backup
- Upscaling images too much causes visible pixelation
- Use PNG for images with transparency, JPEG for photos
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