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Photo Resizer Online

Resize photos to exact pixels, a percentage, a passport or Instagram size, or a file size like 100 KB. Free, unlimited, and your photos never leave your device.

Drop your photos here

or paste them. JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF and BMP

Leave one box empty and it is worked out for you, so the photo is not squashed.

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    Resized on your device. Nothing is uploaded to FileXL.

    How do I resize a photo online for free?

    Add your photo above, choose how to resize it (exact pixels, a percentage, a preset such as passport or Instagram, or a file size such as 100 KB), then download the result. It runs in your browser, so the photo is never uploaded, and it needs no sign-up.

    How it works

    How to resize a photo in 3 steps

    No app, no account and no waiting for an upload. Resizing a whole folder of photos takes about a minute.

    1. Add your photos

      Drop them on the box above, paste them, or tap Choose photos. JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF and BMP all work, and you can add many at once.

    2. Choose the new size

      Type exact pixels, pick a percentage, tap a preset such as passport or Instagram, or enter a file size like 100 KB.

    3. Download your photos

      Save one photo, or download everything as a ZIP. Your photos stay on your device the whole time.

    Why resize

    Why resize a photo?

    A photo from a phone or camera is usually much bigger than a form, a chat or a web page needs. Resizing makes it fit: the right number of pixels for an application, a file small enough to upload or send, and the right shape for the place where it will be shown.

    Online forms and applications

    Job, exam, scholarship and visa forms often ask for a photo under a set number of pixels or KB. Resize it once and the upload goes through.

    Passport and ID photos

    Crop and resize a portrait to the exact size an application asks for, such as 35 x 45 mm at 300 dpi.

    Social media posts

    Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and X each crop images differently. A preset gives you the right shape the first time.

    WhatsApp and email

    Large photos are slow to send and use mobile data. A smaller copy sends faster and arrives sooner.

    Faster websites

    Huge images slow a page down. Resizing photos to the size they are shown at makes blogs and shops load faster.

    Free up phone space

    A modern phone photo can be 5 MB or more. A resized copy for sharing is often under 300 KB.

    Cheat sheet

    Common photo sizes for social media, passports and forms

    These are the sizes the presets use. Platforms and offices update their rules, so always check the size and file limit that your own form or app asks for.

    Common photo sizes in pixels
    UseSize in pixelsShape
    Instagram post (square) 1080 x 1080 1:1
    Instagram portrait post 1080 x 1350 4:5
    Story, Reel or WhatsApp status 1080 x 1920 9:16
    WhatsApp profile photo 500 x 500 1:1
    Facebook post or link preview 1200 x 630 1.91:1
    Facebook cover photo 851 x 315 2.7:1
    YouTube thumbnail 1280 x 720 16:9
    LinkedIn banner 1584 x 396 4:1
    X (Twitter) header 1500 x 500 3:1
    Passport photo 35 x 45 mm (300 dpi) 413 x 531 7:9
    US passport or visa 2 x 2 in (300 dpi) 600 x 600 1:1
    HD 720p 1280 x 720 16:9
    Full HD 1080p 1920 x 1080 16:9

    Need a file size instead? Many forms ask for a photo under 20 KB, 50 KB, 100 KB or 200 KB. Open the File size tab above and pick the limit.

    Compare

    Resize vs compress vs crop: what is the difference?

    People often use these words for the same thing, but they do different jobs. To get a photo under a size limit such as 100 KB, the tool compresses first and resizes only when it has to.

    Comparison of resizing, compressing and cropping a photo
    ResizeCompressCrop
    What it changes Width and height in pixelsHow much detail is storedWhich part of the picture is kept
    File size Smaller when scaled downSmallerSlightly smaller
    Dimensions ChangeStay the sameChange
    Visible effect Photo shows smaller or largerSmall quality loss at strong settingsEdges are cut away
    Best for Social posts, forms, email, websitesReaching a limit like 100 KBPassport, profile and cover photos
    Guides

    Resize a photo on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac

    The resizer above works the same on every device. If you prefer a built-in way, here is how.

    Resize a photo on iPhone or iPad
    1. Open this page in Safari and tap Choose photos.
    2. Pick your photos from the Photo Library or Files.
    3. Choose pixels, percent, a preset or a file size, then tap Download.
    4. The resized photo is saved to Files, and you can add it to Photos from there. HEIC photos: convert them first with the FileXL HEIC to JPG converter.
    Resize a photo on Android
    1. Open this page in Chrome and tap Choose photos.
    2. Select photos from the gallery or take a new one with the camera.
    3. Set the size you need and tap Download. The photo goes to your Downloads folder.
    Resize a photo on Windows 10 and 11
    1. Fastest: add the photo to the resizer above, set the size and download it. No installation needed.
    2. Or use Paint: open the photo, choose Resize (Ctrl+W), pick Percentage or Pixels, then save a copy.
    Resize a photo on a Mac
    1. Open the photo in Preview.
    2. Choose Tools, then Adjust Size.
    3. Enter the width and height or a resolution, and click OK, then File, then Export to save.
    4. For many photos or a target file size, use the resizer above and download a ZIP.
    Privacy

    Private by design: your photos stay on your device

    Most online resizers upload your photo to a server, change it there and send it back. This one does not. The photo is resized in your browser, so it is never sent to FileXL or anyone else. That matters for passport and ID photos, documents, client work and family pictures.

    Resizing also removes hidden data such as GPS location and camera details, because the new file is saved fresh. Working with other files? Try the HEIC to JPG converter, the WebP to PNG converter or the PDF compressor, which work the same way.

    FAQ

    Photo resizer questions, answered

    How do I resize a photo without losing quality?

    Make the photo smaller, not larger, and keep the proportions. Scaling down keeps photos sharp, and this tool resamples in steps to keep fine detail. Enlarging a photo cannot add detail that was never captured, so it will look soft. For the best quality, save as JPG at a high quality setting or as PNG.

    How do I resize a photo to 100 KB?

    Open the File size tab, pick 100 KB, and add your photo. The tool lowers the JPG quality until the file fits, and if that is not enough it also scales the photo down. The same works for 20 KB, 50 KB, 200 KB, 500 KB or 1 MB, or any other number you type.

    How do I resize a photo to exact pixels?

    Open the Pixels tab and type a width, a height, or both. Choose Keep proportions to fit the photo inside the box, Crop to exact size to fill the box and trim the edges, or Stretch to exact size to force the numbers. Leave one box empty and it is calculated for you.

    Is this photo resizer really free?

    Yes. It is free, there is no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit set by us. Resize as many photos as your device can handle.

    Are my photos uploaded anywhere?

    No. The photo is resized inside your browser, on your own device, and is never sent to FileXL or any other server. That makes it safe for ID photos, documents and private pictures.

    What is the difference between resizing and compressing a photo?

    Resizing changes the number of pixels, which is the width and height. Compressing keeps the pixels but stores less detail so the file is smaller. To reach a target like 100 KB this tool uses both: it compresses first and resizes only if it has to.

    Can I resize many photos at once?

    Yes. Add a batch of photos, set the size once, and every photo uses it. Download them one by one or as a single ZIP. They are processed one after another, so for hundreds of photos work in batches of 50 to 100.

    What size should a passport photo be?

    It depends on the country and the application, so always check the official instructions. A common size is 35 x 45 mm, which is 413 x 531 pixels at 300 dpi, and the United States uses 2 x 2 inches, which is 600 x 600 pixels. Use the passport preset, then check the pixel size and KB limit that your form asks for.

    What is the best size for an Instagram post?

    Common sizes are 1080 x 1080 pixels for a square post, 1080 x 1350 for a portrait post (4:5), and 1080 x 1920 for Stories and Reels (9:16). Platforms change their guidance from time to time, so check the current recommendation too.

    What size should a WhatsApp profile picture be?

    WhatsApp shows profile pictures as a circle cropped from a square, so use a square image. 500 x 500 pixels is a good size. Use the WhatsApp preset to crop your photo to a square.

    What size is a YouTube thumbnail?

    The usual size is 1280 x 720 pixels with a 16:9 shape, and the file should be under 2 MB. Use the YouTube thumbnail preset, then switch on a file size limit of 2000 KB if you need it.

    Why does my photo look blurry after resizing?

    Usually because it was made larger than the original. Enlarging stretches the existing pixels and cannot create new detail. Resize to a smaller size when you can, and use a high quality setting for JPG.

    Which format should I choose: JPG, PNG or WebP?

    Choose JPG for photos, because the files are small. Choose PNG for logos, screenshots and images with transparency, because it is lossless but larger. Choose WebP for websites, because it is smaller than JPG at similar quality. Same as original keeps the format you started with.

    Why does my PNG not reach the file size I set?

    PNG is lossless, so its size cannot be tuned like a JPG. When you set a maximum file size, the tool saves the photo as JPG instead, and tells you so. If a form needs PNG, make the photo smaller in pixels instead.

    Does resizing remove location data from my photo?

    Yes. The photo is redrawn and saved again, so hidden data such as GPS location and camera details is not copied to the new file. The correct orientation is kept, so phone photos are not turned sideways.

    Can I resize HEIC photos from my iPhone?

    Convert them to JPG first with the free FileXL HEIC to JPG converter, then resize the JPG here. You can also set the iPhone camera to Most Compatible so new photos are saved as JPG.

    Is there a file size limit?

    Each photo can be up to 100 MB. Because everything happens on your device, very large photos with many megapixels can be slow, especially on older phones.

    How can I send resized photos to someone?

    Upload them with FileXL to get a link or a short code you can share. No account is needed.

    Need to send your photos to someone?

    Upload them to FileXL and share a link or a short code. Large files, no account needed.

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