Square Your Image
Instagram, online marketplaces and podcast apps all want a square image. This tool adds space around your photo instead of cutting it, so nothing important is lost.
How to use this tool
- 1Choose a photo from your device. It is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
- 2Pick a size, or use one of the ready-made options for Instagram, listings and covers.
- 3Choose a background colour, and add some space around the photo if you want.
- 4Download the square image as PNG or JPEG.
Choose an image to see the square preview.
Why square, and why not crop
Instagram, online marketplaces, podcast apps, app icons and most profile picture boxes all want a square image. Automatic cropping decides for you which part of the photo matters, and it usually decides wrong. Heads get cut off, logos lose an edge, and product photos lose their base. Adding space around the photo keeps the full picture and lets the background do the work.
Choosing a background colour
White works for product photos and marketplace listings. For social posts, a colour taken from the photo itself works best, because then the extra space looks planned instead of accidental. Transparent is right for logos and icons that will sit on a background you do not control — just remember to save as PNG.
Frequently asked questions
Will my photo get cut?
No. Your photo is fitted inside the square, and the space left over is filled with the background colour you choose. Nothing is cut off. That is the whole point of this tool, because every other square tool crops.
Is my photo uploaded to your server?
No. The file is read on your own device and drawn inside your browser. It never goes over the internet, which is also why even very large photos finish instantly.
Can I get a transparent background?
Yes. Choose Transparent for the background and PNG for the format. JPEG cannot hold transparency, so a transparent background saved as JPEG will come out white.
What size is right for Instagram?
Instagram shows square posts at 1080 × 1080 pixels. Bigger images get shrunk during upload, and smaller ones get stretched and look blurry. The 1080 option is the safe choice.
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