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Crop an Image to 9:16 (Stories & Reels)

About this option

Stories, Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts are all full-screen vertical at 9:16. This page opens the cropper locked to that ratio, so a landscape or square photo can be framed for a phone screen.

When to use it

  • Making a vertical image for a Story or a Reel cover
  • Creating a phone wallpaper-shaped picture
  • Preparing a vertical thumbnail for TikTok or Shorts

How to use it

  1. 1Drop your image — 9:16 is already selected
  2. 2Choose the part of the picture to keep by dragging and zooming
  3. 3Click Crop and download the vertical image

Frequently asked questions

What is the right pixel size?

1080 × 1920 pixels is the standard full-HD vertical size for all these platforms.

Can I fit the whole photo without cropping?

Yes. The Image Aspect Fit tool can place the full picture on a 9:16 canvas with a blurred background.

Will it work with a horizontal photo?

Yes, but a lot of the sides are removed. Fit mode may suit landscape photos better.

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