Aspect Ratio Calculator
Maintain the perfect aspect ratio while resizing images to prevent distortion, stretching, or squishing.
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Common Aspect Ratios
16:9
YouTube Videos, TV Broadcasts, Desktop Monitors
9:16
Instagram Stories, TikToks, YouTube Shorts
1:1
Instagram Standard Posts, Profile Pictures
4:3
Classic Television Displays, Native Photograph Formats
3:2
DSLR Camera Prints, Traditional Film Photography
2:1
Panoramic Visuals, Ultrawide Digital Displays
Social Media Image Sizes 2026
Facebook Cover Photo820 x 312px
Instagram Standard Post1080 x 1080px
Instagram Full Story1080 x 1920px
YouTube Video Thumbnail1280 x 720px
Twitter/X Header Banner1500 x 500px
LinkedIn Company Cover1584 x 396px
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What exactly is an Aspect Ratio?
A: It is the proportional relationship between an image's width and height. For example, a 16:9 ratio means that for every 16 units of width, there are 9 units of height.
Q: Why do images get distorted or stretched?
A: Distortion occurs when you change the width or height of an image independently without scaling the opposite dimension proportionally, forcing the graphic to stretch or squish.
Q: What are the best aspect ratios for social media?
A: The industry standard for generic feed posts is 1:1, full-screen mobile content or stories use 9:16, and widescreen landscape videos like YouTube utilize 16:9.