Quick answer
Upload an image, enter the new width and/or height in pixels (or a percentage), keep aspect ratio ticked to avoid stretching, and click Resize images. Presets like Instagram post (1080×1080) and YouTube thumbnail (1280×720) fill in the sizes for you.
- Resize by:
- Pixels or percent
- Aspect ratio:
- Locked or free
- Presets:
- Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, LinkedIn
- Batch:
- Yes
- Upload needed:
- No
- Price:
- Free
Every platform wants a different image size. Our online image resizer makes it easy to hit the exact dimensions you need — for a profile picture, product photo, thumbnail or form upload — without opening Photoshop.
How to use Image Resizer – step by step
- 1 Upload imagesDrop your JPG, PNG or WebP files onto the tool.
- 2 Set the sizeType a width and/or height, choose a percentage, or click a preset.
- 3 Resize and saveClick Resize images and download the results.
Why use our Image Resizer?
Keep aspect ratio
Enter just the width (or height) and the other side is calculated automatically.
Social presets
One-click sizes for the most common posts, stories, covers and thumbnails.
High-quality scaling
Uses the browser’s high-quality smoothing for clean, sharp results.
Batch resizing
Resize several images to the same size in one go.
Common image sizes (2026)
| Platform | Recommended size |
|---|---|
| Instagram square post | 1080 × 1080 px |
| Instagram / TikTok story | 1080 × 1920 px |
| YouTube thumbnail | 1280 × 720 px |
| Facebook cover | 1640 × 624 px |
| LinkedIn banner | 1584 × 396 px |
| Full HD wallpaper | 1920 × 1080 px |
Platforms occasionally change their guidelines, so check the platform’s help centre for the latest specs.
Resize vs. crop vs. compress
Resizing changes the pixel dimensions of the whole picture. Cropping cuts part of it away to change the shape. Compressing reduces the file size without changing dimensions. For the smallest files, resize first, then run the result through our Image Compressor.
Frequently asked questions
How do I resize an image without stretching it?
Can I make an image bigger?
What happens if I enter both width and height with aspect ratio on?
Is it free and private?
Last updated November 2026 · Written and tested by the SmallEasyTools team.