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Crop Image to 9:16 Vertical

Crop images to 9:16 vertical format for Instagram Stories, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and mobile content.

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How It Works

Step-by-step guide to crop images to 9:16 vertical format for instagram stories, tiktok, youtube shorts, and mobile content.

Upload Your Image

Select a JPG, PNG, or WebP image from your device. Portrait images work best, but you can crop any orientation to 9:16.

Position Your Content

Drag and resize the vertical selection to frame exactly what you want. The 9:16 ratio is locked to fill mobile screens.

Download for Social Media

Your image crops to 9:16 instantly in your browser. Download and share on Instagram Stories, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or any vertical platform.

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Why Choose Imresizer?

Fast, secure, and completely free image resizing

  • Mobile First

    9:16 fills the entire screen on modern smartphones.

  • Stories & Reels

    Perfect for Instagram Stories, Reels, and TikTok videos.

  • YouTube Shorts

    Matches the required format for YouTube Shorts content.

  • 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 9:16 ratio used for?

9:16 is the vertical format for Instagram Stories, Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. It fills the entire phone screen.

What pixel size is 9:16?

The standard 9:16 size is 1080×1920 pixels. This is the recommended resolution for Instagram Stories and YouTube Shorts.

Can I crop photos for TikTok?

Yes. TikTok uses a 9:16 vertical format. Crop your image to 9:16 to ensure it fills the screen without black bars.

Is 9:16 the same for Instagram and TikTok?

Yes. Both Instagram Stories/Reels and TikTok use the same 9:16 vertical format. You can use the same cropped image on both platforms.

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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