Image Dimension Calculator

Calculate new image dimensions when resizing while maintaining aspect ratio.

About this reference

A guide to image sizes: what dimensions to use for websites, social media and print, and how to resize without losing quality.

Use it to pick sizes before you export.

How to use it

  1. Find your platform.
  2. Note the recommended size.
  3. Resize with the Image Resizer tool.

Sizing principles

Export at the size you display it, times 2 for high-density screens. A 600px-wide image slot should use a 1200px-wide source. Print needs about 300 pixels per inch: a 6×4 inch print wants 1800×1200 pixels. Compress after resizing.

Worked example

Common sizes

Instagram post1080×1080
Instagram story1080×1920
Facebook cover820×312
YouTube thumbnail1280×720
Blog hero1600×900

Tips and common mistakes

  • Serve responsive images with srcset.
  • Compress with WebP or AVIF.
  • Check platform requirements; they change.
  • Keep text away from edges when cropping.
  • Name files descriptively.

Frequently asked questions

What size should web images be?

About 2× the displayed size, compressed.

What resolution for print?

300 pixels per inch.

What is the YouTube thumbnail size?

1280×720.

Does resizing reduce quality?

Shrinking is safe; enlarging is not.

Which format for photos?

JPEG or WebP.

Is it free?

Yes.

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