Crop an image to 16:9 (widescreen)
To crop an image to 16:9, choose 16:9 in the box above, move the frame over the part you want and download. 16:9 is the shape of YouTube thumbnails (1280 × 720), full HD screens (1920 × 1080) and most slides.
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SHAPE16:9
FORMATSJPG, PNG, WebP
QUALITYoriginal resolution
UPLOADnone
How it works
- Drop your picture into the box above (the shape is already chosen).
- Drag the picture so the important part is inside the frame; zoom if you want it tighter.
- Download the cropped picture.
What 16:9 is used for
- YouTube thumbnails (1280 × 720).
- Slides in PowerPoint and Google Slides.
- Desktop wallpapers (1920 × 1080).
- Video covers and banners.
Tip
Keep faces and text away from the very edge of the frame, since sites and apps often trim a little more.
Questions people ask
What size is 16:9 in pixels?
1280 × 720, 1920 × 1080 and 3840 × 2160 are all 16:9. They differ only in how many pixels they hold.
How do I crop a vertical photo to 16:9?
A vertical photo loses a lot at 16:9. Move the frame over the part that matters, or use a landscape photo.
Is it free?
Yes. No signup, no watermark, no limit on the number of files.
Is my file uploaded?
No. It is processed in your browser, so it never leaves your device.