Crop Image for Social Media
Crop any photo to the exact size YouTube, Instagram, X, or Facebook wants — drag to position, zoom to fit. Everything happens in your browser and your image is never uploaded anywhere.
JPG · PNG · WebP — then pick a size below
2026 recommended sizes by platform
Every platform crops or scales your picture to its own frame. If you upload the wrong shape, the platform decides what gets cut off — often a face or a title. Cropping to the exact size first keeps you in control.
| Use | Size (px) | Aspect ratio |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube thumbnail | 1280 × 720 | 16:9 |
| Instagram square post | 1080 × 1080 | 1:1 |
| Instagram / Facebook story & Reels | 1080 × 1920 | 9:16 |
| X (Twitter) header | 1500 × 500 | 3:1 |
| Facebook cover photo | 820 × 312 | ~2.6:1 |
| Profile picture (circular) | 400 × 400 | 1:1, shown as a circle |
Why crop instead of stretch?
Stretching a photo to a new shape squashes or elongates everything in it — faces get wider, text gets distorted, and the result looks unprofessional at a glance. This tool uses cover-fit cropping instead: the photo is scaled just enough to fill the frame completely, then you drag and zoom to choose which part shows. Nothing is distorted; you simply pick the best window onto your original picture.
The download is rendered at the preset's exact pixel size (for example a true 1280×720 file for YouTube), so platforms won't re-crop or upscale it. The circular profile option saves a PNG with transparent corners, so it looks right on any background.
Frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded to your server?
No. The image is opened, cropped, and saved entirely inside your browser using its built-in canvas — it never leaves your device.
Will the downloaded file be the exact pixel size shown?
Yes. The preview is scaled to fit your screen, but the download is rendered at the preset's full resolution — e.g. exactly 1280×720 pixels for a YouTube thumbnail.
Why is the circular profile picture a PNG?
Only PNG supports transparency. The area outside the circle is saved as transparent pixels, so the round crop keeps its shape on any background. JPEG would fill the corners with a solid color.
What if my photo is smaller than the preset?
It will be scaled up to fill the frame, which can look slightly soft. For crisp results, start from a photo at least as large as the target size.