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Resize Images Online Resize images by exact pixel dimensions or percentage while maintaining aspect ratio.

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Image Resizer

Resize images by exact pixel dimensions or percentage while maintaining aspect ratio.

1

Upload Your Image

Drag and drop or click to select an image file from your device.

2

Set Dimensions

Enter exact pixel width and height, or use the percentage slider to scale proportionally.

3

Download Result

Preview the resized image and click Download to save it to your device.

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What Is Image Resizer?

An image resizer is a tool that changes the pixel dimensions of your images without requiring any software installation. Whether you need to make an image smaller for web upload, resize a photo for social media, or scale up an image for print, this tool handles it all directly in your browser. You can set exact pixel dimensions for width and height, or use percentage-based scaling to proportionally resize your image. The aspect ratio lock ensures your images don't get distorted when you change one dimension. The tool uses the HTML5 Canvas API for high-quality rendering, producing crisp results even at different scales. All processing happens client-side in your browser, meaning your images never leave your device and your privacy is fully protected.

Why Use Image Resizer?

  • Resize by exact pixels or percentage scale — your choice
  • Aspect ratio lock prevents image distortion
  • Instant preview before downloading
  • No upload to servers — 100% private browser processing

Common Use Cases

Social Media Posts

Resize images to exact dimensions required by Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms.

Website Optimization

Reduce image dimensions to improve page load speed without sacrificing visual quality.

Email Attachments

Shrink large photos to manageable sizes for email sending within attachment limits.

Print Preparation

Scale images to specific print dimensions for posters, flyers, and marketing materials.

Technical Guide

Image resizing works by drawing the source image onto an HTML5 Canvas element at the desired target dimensions. The browser's built-in interpolation algorithms handle pixel resampling, producing smooth results for both upscaling and downscaling. When resizing by percentage, the tool calculates the target dimensions as a proportion of the original size. The aspect ratio lock links width and height inputs so changing one automatically adjusts the other proportionally. For best quality when downscaling significantly, the browser uses bilinear interpolation. The output is generated as a PNG to preserve quality, though you can combine this with our format converter for other output formats. Maximum supported dimensions depend on the browser's canvas size limits, typically 4096x4096 or larger on modern browsers.

Tips & Best Practices

  • 1
    Enable aspect ratio lock to prevent image distortion when resizing
  • 2
    Use percentage mode for quick proportional scaling (e.g., 50% for half size)
  • 3
    For web use, 72 DPI and 1920px max width is usually sufficient
  • 4
    Combine with our Image Compress tool for even smaller file sizes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q Will resizing reduce image quality?
Downscaling generally preserves quality well. Upscaling beyond the original size may introduce some blurriness as new pixels must be interpolated.
Q What image formats are supported?
All common formats including JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and SVG. The output is saved as PNG by default.
Q Is there a maximum image size?
The tool can handle images up to the browser's canvas limit, typically up to 16384x16384 pixels on modern browsers.
Q Can I resize multiple images at once?
For batch resizing, use our Bulk Image Resizer tool which handles multiple files simultaneously.
Q Does it maintain EXIF data?
Canvas-based resizing strips EXIF metadata. If you need to preserve metadata, consider using desktop software.

About This Tool

Image Resizer is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.