Pixels vs percentage
Pixel resize sets an exact width and height — what Instagram, LinkedIn, and printers care about. Percentage resize scales relative to the original (50% of a 4000px photo is 2000px). Use pixels for platform requirements; use percent for a quick downscale before email.
Social size cheat-sheet
| Platform | Use | Pixels |
|---|---|---|
| Feed post | 1080×1080 | |
| Story / Reels cover | 1080×1920 | |
| YouTube | Thumbnail | 1280×720 |
| Shared image | 1200×627 | |
| X (Twitter) | Post image | 1600×900 |
| Passport-style | Square start | 600×600* |
*Official passport sizes vary by country — always confirm local rules.
Upscaling warning
Making a small image larger cannot invent real detail. Soft, blurry results are normal. Prefer shooting or exporting larger, then resize down.
Privacy
Resizing runs on your device. Files never leave your browser.