Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 and are fine with some distortion.

Question 2

Can I crop and resize in the same step?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, honestly -- if the width and height you set don't match the original's proportions, the image will genuinely stretch or squash to fit those exact dimensions. That's the tradeoff of forcing independent width and height; there's no way to get an exact non-proportional size without some distortion.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Are my images uploaded to a server?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Can I preview the result before downloading?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Resize & Crop

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