Crop an image to 16:9

Make a wide image with a locked 16:9 crop.

Choose an image for a 16:9 crop

Drop an image here, or choose one from your device.

JPG, PNG, WebP

Other formats & privacy

Also opens GIF, SVG, BMP and AVIF when supported by your browser. Images stay on your device.

How to use this tool

Your image opens with a locked 16:9 frame. Move or resize it to choose the wide area you want to keep.

  1. 1Select an image from your device.
  2. 2Position the locked 16:9 frame over the area you want to keep.
  3. 3Apply the crop and download the wide image.

Best for

Wide video frames, presentation visuals, thumbnails, and landscape image placements.

Privacy

The 16:9 crop is calculated locally in your browser, and the selected image is not uploaded. Read our privacy policy

What is a 16:9 image?

16:9 is a widescreen aspect ratio: for every 16 units of width, the image is 9 units high. The locked crop frame keeps that proportion while you choose which part of the source image stays visible.

Common 16:9 image sizes

DimensionsTypical use
1280 × 720HD video and lightweight widescreen graphics
1920 × 1080Full HD video, slides, thumbnails, and displays
2560 × 1440Higher-resolution widescreen images
3840 × 21604K widescreen images and displays

When to use a 16:9 crop

A 16:9 crop is useful when the destination expects a wide frame, such as a video frame, presentation visual, desktop wallpaper, or widescreen thumbnail. Cropping chooses the visible area; resizing is a separate operation that changes pixel dimensions.

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Limitations

  • A 16:9 crop removes anything outside the frame and does not add padding.

Questions

What size is a 16:9 image?

16:9 describes a ratio rather than one fixed pixel size. Common examples include 1280 × 720, 1920 × 1080, 2560 × 1440, and 3840 × 2160.

Is 1920 × 1080 a 16:9 image?

Yes. 1920 × 1080 is a 16:9 aspect ratio and is commonly known as Full HD.

Can I crop any image to 16:9?

Yes. A source image can be reframed with the locked 16:9 box as long as there is enough visible area for the crop you want.

Does cropping to 16:9 resize the image?

Cropping chooses a new visible area and removes content outside the frame. Resizing pixel dimensions is a separate operation.

Will part of my image be removed in a 16:9 crop?

If the source image is not already 16:9, some content outside the locked frame will usually be removed when you apply the crop.

Is my image uploaded to make the 16:9 crop?

No. The selected image and crop are processed locally in your browser.

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