Why can't I set an exact width and height at the same time?

With "Maintain aspect ratio" on (the default), changing one dimension automatically adjusts the other so the image never distorts — which means you can't force two independent, unrelated dimensions unless they already match the original proportions. Turn the lock off if you need specific, independent dimensions; you can then pick a fit mode (Cover crops the overflow instead of stretching, Contain pads the leftover space, Inside and Outside keep the shape).

Can I crop and resize in the same step?

They're two separate modes, but after applying a crop, a "Resize this crop" button hands the cropped result directly into Resize mode as the new working image — no need to download and re-upload to do both in sequence.

Are there crop shapes for social media, like square or 16:9?

Yes — Freeform, 1:1 (square), 16:9 (widescreen), 4:5 (portrait), and 9:16 (story/reel format) presets constrain the drag selection to that exact ratio, so you don't have to eyeball a precise aspect ratio by hand.

Will turning off "Maintain aspect ratio" actually distort my image?

Only with the Fill fit mode, which is the starting choice: it stretches the picture to your exact width and height. Choose Cover to fill the exact size by cropping the overflow, Contain to fit inside the exact size and fill the rest with a colour, or Inside and Outside to keep the shape and let one side differ from what you typed.

What are the fit modes?

The same five the FreeDailyPro API uses. Inside fits within the box and keeps the shape, Contain fits within the exact box and pads the rest, Cover fills the exact box and crops what sticks out, Fill stretches to the exact box, and Outside keeps the shape and is at least as big as the box. They only matter when you give both a width and a height with the aspect ratio lock off.

Can I turn, mirror or make the picture black and white while resizing?

Yes. In Resize mode you can rotate by 90, 180 or 270 degrees, mirror left to right or top to bottom, and switch on black and white, all in the same step. The picture is turned first, so the width and height you type are for the turned picture. There is also a Never make it bigger than the original option.

Can I resize an image to be larger than the original?

Yes, but enlarging beyond the original resolution means the extra pixels are interpolated, not genuinely new detail — the result can look softer or slightly blurry compared to an image that was actually captured at that size.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No — both resizing and cropping run entirely in your browser using the canvas element. Your image never leaves your device.

Can I preview the result before downloading?

Yes — Resize mode shows a live preview of the actual output dimensions as you type, and Crop mode shows the selection directly on the image as you drag, so you can see what you're getting before committing to either.

What's the difference between this and Bulk Image Processor?

This handles one image at a time with a visual preview and precise control over dimensions or crop selection. Bulk Image Processor is for applying the same operation across many images at once, without the same level of per-image visual precision.

Why does the height change when I type a width?

Maintain aspect ratio is ticked by default, so the other side is recalculated to keep the original proportions. Untick it to enter both values independently, accepting that the picture will stretch or squash.

How do the centimetre and inch options work?

The tool converts your number into a pixel width using the DPI field, which starts at 300, and fills in the Width box when you press Set width. The percent option multiplies the original width instead.

Can I crop to an exact output size?

Yes, in two steps within one run. Choose a ratio such as 1:1, select the area, then enter a number in Then scale to width. The crop is made first and scaled to that width afterwards, with the height following automatically.

What happens to the file format?

Output matches the input type for JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF and BMP files, and the name gets a resized_ or cropped_ prefix. A HEIC photo is saved as JPG. The file name keeps your original base name.

What is the Resize this crop button?

After a crop, it passes the cropped result straight into Resize mode as the new working picture, so you can change its dimensions without downloading and uploading it again.

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Resize & Crop

Resize or crop images to exact dimensions, with five fit modes, rotate, mirror and black and white

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Drop an image to resize or cropTap to choose an image to resize or crop

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Resize to exact dimensions, or crop to a selected area

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About Resize & Crop

Changes an image's dimensions, either by resizing it to a specific width and height, or by cropping it down to just the area you want to keep. Resizing offers the same five fit modes as the FreeDailyPro API (inside, contain, cover, fill and outside), and can also turn or mirror the picture and make it black and white.

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Why can't I set an exact width and height at the same time?: With "Maintain aspect ratio" on (the default), changing one dimension automatically adjusts the other so the image never distorts — which means you can't force two independent, unrelated dimensions unless they already match the original proportions. Turn the lock off if you need specific, independent dimensions; you can then pick a fit mode (Cover crops the overflow instead of stretching, Contain pads the leftover space, Inside and Outside keep the shape).
Can I crop and resize in the same step?: They're two separate modes, but after applying a crop, a "Resize this crop" button hands the cropped result directly into Resize mode as the new working image — no need to download and re-upload to do both in sequence.
Are there crop shapes for social media, like square or 16:9?: Yes — Freeform, 1:1 (square), 16:9 (widescreen), 4:5 (portrait), and 9:16 (story/reel format) presets constrain the drag selection to that exact ratio, so you don't have to eyeball a precise aspect ratio by hand.
Will turning off "Maintain aspect ratio" actually distort my image?: Only with the Fill fit mode, which is the starting choice: it stretches the picture to your exact width and height. Choose Cover to fill the exact size by cropping the overflow, Contain to fit inside the exact size and fill the rest with a colour, or Inside and Outside to keep the shape and let one side differ from what you typed.
What are the fit modes?: The same five the FreeDailyPro API uses. Inside fits within the box and keeps the shape, Contain fits within the exact box and pads the rest, Cover fills the exact box and crops what sticks out, Fill stretches to the exact box, and Outside keeps the shape and is at least as big as the box. They only matter when you give both a width and a height with the aspect ratio lock off.
Can I turn, mirror or make the picture black and white while resizing?: Yes. In Resize mode you can rotate by 90, 180 or 270 degrees, mirror left to right or top to bottom, and switch on black and white, all in the same step. The picture is turned first, so the width and height you type are for the turned picture. There is also a Never make it bigger than the original option.
Can I resize an image to be larger than the original?: Yes, but enlarging beyond the original resolution means the extra pixels are interpolated, not genuinely new detail — the result can look softer or slightly blurry compared to an image that was actually captured at that size.
Are my images uploaded to a server?: No — both resizing and cropping run entirely in your browser using the canvas element. Your image never leaves your device.
Can I preview the result before downloading?: Yes — Resize mode shows a live preview of the actual output dimensions as you type, and Crop mode shows the selection directly on the image as you drag, so you can see what you're getting before committing to either.
What's the difference between this and Bulk Image Processor?: This handles one image at a time with a visual preview and precise control over dimensions or crop selection. Bulk Image Processor is for applying the same operation across many images at once, without the same level of per-image visual precision.
Why does the height change when I type a width?: Maintain aspect ratio is ticked by default, so the other side is recalculated to keep the original proportions. Untick it to enter both values independently, accepting that the picture will stretch or squash.
How do the centimetre and inch options work?: The tool converts your number into a pixel width using the DPI field, which starts at 300, and fills in the Width box when you press Set width. The percent option multiplies the original width instead.
Can I crop to an exact output size?: Yes, in two steps within one run. Choose a ratio such as 1:1, select the area, then enter a number in Then scale to width. The crop is made first and scaled to that width afterwards, with the height following automatically.
What happens to the file format?: Output matches the input type for JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF and BMP files, and the name gets a resized_ or cropped_ prefix. A HEIC photo is saved as JPG. The file name keeps your original base name.
What is the Resize this crop button?: After a crop, it passes the cropped result straight into Resize mode as the new working picture, so you can change its dimensions without downloading and uploading it again.

How to use Resize & Crop

Drop a picture; iPhone HEIC, AVIF and TIFF files open as well. The file bar shows the original size in pixels, and two buttons switch between Resize and Crop.

In Resize, Maintain aspect ratio starts ticked, so typing a Width (px) fills in Height (px) and the reverse. Untick it to set both separately; a fit choice then appears (Inside, Contain, Cover, Fill or Outside, the same five as the API, with Fill, which stretches the picture, selected first). Cover crops the overflow, Contain pads the leftover space and offers a fill colour, and Inside and Outside keep the picture's shape. Below that you can rotate by a quarter turn, mirror either way, make it black and white and tick Never make it bigger than the original. Under Or set the width in, pick percent of original, centimetres (print) or inches (print), enter a number, adjust DPI for the print units (300 to begin with) and press Set width. A preview appears; Resize Image applies it.

In Crop, pick the unconstrained option or a 1:1, 16:9, 4:5 or 9:16 ratio, drag across the picture, then move the box or pull a corner, or type X, Y, Width and Height in pixels. Optionally fill Then scale to width, press Apply Crop and check the result preview.

When to use it

Use it to hit an exact pixel width for a website banner or form upload, to shrink a large photo before emailing it, to enlarge to a print size by entering centimetres or inches with a DPI, or to cut a square avatar or a 9:16 story frame out of a bigger picture. Cropping and scaling in one pass helps when a service demands precise dimensions.

When not to use it

It does not shrink a file to a target number of kilobytes, so use a compressor when an upload limit is expressed in kilobytes. It will not straighten a tilted photo by a few degrees, since turns are in quarter steps, and it cannot make a small image sharp at a larger size, since added pixels are interpolated rather than real detail. For passport-sized crops with head-size guides, Passport Photo is the better fit.

Tips for best results

The centimetre and inch options only work out a pixel width from the DPI you enter; the saved file carries no DPI tag, so set DPI to whatever the printer asks for. Where dragging is too coarse, nudge the selection with the X, Y, Width and Height boxes in single pixels. For an exact output, crop to the shape you want first, then fill Then scale to width; the height follows the crop's proportions.

Limitations

The saved file keeps the original format where possible: JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF and BMP are re-encoded as the same type, a HEIC photo comes out as JPG, and JPEG quality is a fixed setting you cannot change. The live resize preview is skipped above 4 megapixels, and anything over 16 megapixels triggers a warning because phones may run out of memory. Animated images keep only their first frame.

Privacy

Your browser decodes the picture onto a canvas, resizes or crops it in memory, and hands back a download created on your own device. No upload happens. For HEIC or TIFF photos, the extra code that opens those formats is loaded on demand from this site and then runs locally. Preview images are temporary addresses that exist only within the open tab.