Social Media Image Resizer

Resize images to the correct dimensions for Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and more.

Free browser-based tool · Runs 100% on your device · Last updated

What is the Social Media Image Resizer?

The free Social Media Image Resizer resizes any image to the exact pixel dimensions required by every major social platform. Drop your image and select a platform and use case from the grouped list — Facebook Post, Instagram Square, Twitter/X Header, LinkedIn Banner, YouTube Thumbnail, and many more. Three Fit modes give full control: Cover crops to fill the frame, Contain letterboxes the image with a configurable Background colour, or Stretch fills the canvas without cropping. A live preview updates as you select sizes, and Download saves the correctly sized JPEG.

  • Resizing a photo to 1200×628 px for an optimised Facebook post image
  • Creating a 1080×1080 px square for Instagram without cropping the subject
  • Resizing a banner to 1500×500 px for a Twitter/X profile header
  • Generating a 1280×720 px image for YouTube video thumbnails

How to Use the Social Media Image Resizer

  1. 1 Drop or select your image in the drop zone.
  2. 2 Browse the platform panel on the left — click any use case to select its dimensions.
  3. 3 Choose a Fit mode: Cover (crop to fill), Contain (letterbox), or Stretch.
  4. 4 If using Contain mode, pick a Background colour for the letterbox fill.
  5. 5 Check the live preview showing the image at the target dimensions.
  6. 6 Click Download to save the correctly sized JPEG.

Key Features

  • 📱
    All major social platforms
    Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest — every common use case covered.
  • 🎨
    Three fit modes
    Cover (crop to fill), Contain (letterbox), and Stretch — choose the best for your image.
  • 🖌️
    Background colour for letterbox
    Pick any background fill colour when using Contain mode to match your brand.
  • 👁️
    Live preview
    See the resized result at target dimensions before downloading.
  • 🆓
    Free, browser-based
    No upload, no watermark — resize privately on your device.

Example Usage

Example Input
Image: product-photo.jpg · Platform: Instagram · Use case: Square Post · Size: 1080×1080 · Fit: Cover
Example Output
instagram-1080x1080.jpg — perfectly sized square

Frequently Asked Questions about the Social Media Image Resizer

What is the Social Media Image Resizer?
The Social Media Image Resizer is a free online tool that lets you resize images to the correct dimensions for Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and more. It runs entirely in your browser, so there is nothing to install and nothing is uploaded to a server.
Is the Social Media Image Resizer free?
Yes — the Social Media Image Resizer is completely free, with no account, subscription, signup, or usage limits.
Is my data uploaded or stored?
No. The Social Media Image Resizer processes everything locally in your browser. Your input is never uploaded, saved, or shared with any server.
Does the Social Media Image Resizer work offline?
Yes. Once the page has finished loading, the Social Media Image Resizer works without an internet connection.
Which browsers does the Social Media Image Resizer work in?
The Social Media Image Resizer works in all modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge — no plugins or extensions needed.
What is the difference between Cover and Contain fit modes?
<strong>Cover</strong> scales and crops the image to completely fill the target canvas — nothing is left empty, but edges may be trimmed. <strong>Contain</strong> fits the entire image inside the canvas and fills the remaining space with a background colour (letterboxing). <strong>Stretch</strong> distorts the image to fill the frame exactly.
Does this free tool cover all social media image sizes?
Yes — it includes all common use cases for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest. Social platforms update their specifications occasionally; the tool is periodically updated to reflect current requirements.

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