Crop an image vertically to 9:16

Create a tall image with a locked 9:16 crop.

Choose an image for a 9:16 crop

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

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How to use this tool

A locked 9:16 frame opens with your image so you can choose the exact vertical area to keep.

  1. 1Select an image from your device.
  2. 2Move or resize the locked 9:16 frame.
  3. 3Apply the crop and download the vertical image.

Best for

Vertical posts, phone-screen layouts, story graphics, and other tall image placements.

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What is a 9:16 image?

9:16 is a tall vertical aspect ratio designed around portrait-oriented screens. The crop frame stays 9 units wide for every 16 units of height while you position it over the part of the image you want to keep.

Common 9:16 image sizes

DimensionsAspect ratio
720 × 12809:16
1080 × 19209:16
1440 × 25609:16

Cropping a landscape image to 9:16

A wide source image may lose a large amount from its left and right sides when it is reframed vertically. Move the locked crop box so the most important subject stays inside the 9:16 area before applying the crop.

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Limitations

  • Wide source images may lose substantial content when cropped to a tall 9:16 frame.

Questions

What size is a 9:16 image?

9:16 is an aspect ratio, not one fixed size. Common examples include 720 × 1280, 1080 × 1920, and 1440 × 2560 pixels.

Is 1080 × 1920 a 9:16 image?

Yes. 1080 pixels wide by 1920 pixels high has a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio.

Can I crop a landscape photo to 9:16?

Yes, but a wide source usually loses content from the left and right sides. Position the crop around the most important subject before applying it.

Is 9:16 a portrait aspect ratio?

Yes. 9:16 is taller than it is wide, so it is used for vertical or portrait-oriented layouts.

Why does a 9:16 crop remove so much of a wide photo?

The tall frame has a very different shape from a landscape source, so content outside the narrow vertical area must be excluded.

Which formats can I download after a 9:16 crop?

You can export the vertical crop as PNG, JPG, or WebP.

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