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Crop an image to 16:9

Crop images to a 16:9 widescreen ratio for YouTube thumbnails, slides and desktop wallpapers. Free, in your browser.

In your browser

Crop area: . Drag to move, pull the corner to resize.

About this tool

16:9 is the shape of TVs, laptop screens, YouTube thumbnails and presentation slides. Crop your image to it so it fills the frame without black bars.

How to use it

  1. 1 Choose an image.
  2. 2 Pick an aspect ratio or crop freely.
  3. 3 Drag and resize the box, then download.

Questions

What size is best for Instagram?

Use 1:1 for square posts, 4:5 for portrait posts and 9:16 for stories and reels.

Is my data uploaded?

No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.

Is this tool free?

Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.