Aspect Ratio Calculator

Calculate aspect ratios for images, videos, and screens. Resize photos and videos while maintaining perfect proportions for social media, web design, and professional photography.

Calculate Aspect Ratio

Enter either new width OR new height. The other dimension will be calculated to maintain aspect ratio.

Understanding Aspect Ratios

What is Aspect Ratio?

Aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between width and height of a rectangle. It's expressed as two numbers separated by a colon (like 16:9) or as a decimal (like 1.78). Maintaining aspect ratio prevents distortion when resizing images or videos.

Common Aspect Ratios

16:9
HD Video, YouTube
4:3
Traditional TV, iPad
1:1
Instagram, Square
9:16
TikTok, Stories

Social Media Dimensions

  • Instagram Post: 1080×1080 (1:1) or 1080×1350 (4:5)
  • Instagram Stories: 1080×1920 (9:16)
  • YouTube Thumbnail: 1280×720 (16:9)
  • Facebook Cover: 1200×630 (1.91:1)
  • TikTok Video: 1080×1920 (9:16)

Professional Tips

  • • Always resize by percentage to maintain aspect ratio
  • • Crop strategically - consider what's important in your image
  • • Use higher resolutions for better quality at smaller sizes
  • • Different platforms may crop your content - plan accordingly
  • • 16:9 is safest for most video platforms

Why Aspect Ratios Matter

  • Prevents stretching: Maintains proper proportions when resizing
  • Platform optimization: Each social media platform has preferred ratios
  • Visual consistency: Creates professional-looking content
  • Better engagement: Properly sized content performs better
  • Cross-device compatibility: Looks good on all screen sizes

Pro Tip: When resizing for social media, create your content at the largest required size first, then scale down for smaller platforms. This maintains quality better than scaling up from a small image. Always check platform guidelines as they can change frequently.

Popular Ratios

16:91.778
4:31.333
3:21.5
1:11
21:92.333
9:160.563

Quick Conversions

4K UHD3840×2160
Full HD1920×1080
HD Ready1280×720
Instagram Square1080×1080
TikTok Vertical1080×1920

Design Tips

  • Keep important content in safe zones
  • Test different crops before finalizing
  • Consider viewing context and device
  • Use consistent ratios for brand unity

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the most common aspect ratio?

16:9 is the most widely used ratio for modern displays, videos, and web content.

Why do my images look stretched?

This happens when you resize without maintaining the original aspect ratio. Always scale proportionally.

Which ratio for Instagram?

Use 1:1 for square posts, 4:5 for portrait posts, and 9:16 for Stories and Reels.