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Crop Image to 16:9 Widescreen

Crop your image to 16:9 widescreen ratio — the standard for YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers, presentations, and video content.

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How It Works

Step-by-step guide to crop your image to 16:9 widescreen ratio — the standard for youtube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers, presentations, and video content.

Upload Your Image

Select a JPG, PNG, or WebP image from your device. Works with any orientation, but landscape images crop more naturally to 16:9.

Frame Your Content

Drag and resize the widescreen selection to frame exactly what you want to keep. The 16:9 ratio is locked for consistency.

Download Your Widescreen

Your image crops to 16:9 instantly in your browser. Download and use for YouTube, wallpapers, presentations, or any widescreen format.

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Why Choose Imresizer?

Fast, secure, and completely free image resizing

  • Widescreen Standard

    16:9 is the universal format for video and modern displays.

  • YouTube Thumbnails

    Perfect dimensions for YouTube thumbnails and video covers.

  • Desktop Wallpapers

    Crop photos for use as desktop or mobile wallpapers.

  • 100% Free

    No account, no watermarks, no hidden limits.

  • Private — Nothing Uploaded

    All cropping runs entirely in your browser. Your images never touch a server.

  • Works on Any Device

    Crop images on your phone, tablet, or desktop — no app install needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about image resizing

What is the 16:9 aspect ratio used for?

16:9 is the standard widescreen format used for YouTube thumbnails, HD video, desktop wallpapers, presentations, and most modern displays.

What pixel size is 16:9?

Common 16:9 sizes include 1920×1080 (Full HD), 1280×720 (HD), and 2560×1440 (2K). The ratio stays the same regardless of the pixel dimensions.

Can I crop photos for YouTube thumbnails?

Yes. YouTube recommends 1280×720 pixels (16:9 ratio) for thumbnails. Crop your image to 16:9 and export at the right size.

What's the difference between 16:9 and 4:3?

16:9 is wider and is the modern standard for HD video and widescreen displays. 4:3 is taller and was common in older formats. Use 16:9 for YouTube, 4:3 for classic presentations.

Does cropping reduce image quality?

No. Cropping removes pixels outside the selected area but does not compress or alter the remaining image quality.

Are my images private?

Yes, 100% private. All cropping happens entirely in your browser — your images never leave your device or reach any server.

What image formats are supported?

You can crop JPG, PNG, and WebP images. The output is downloaded in the same format as your original file.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, completely free. No account, no watermarks, no hidden limits. Crop as many images as you need.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. The tool works on any modern browser — phone, tablet, or desktop. No app installation required.
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