Crop an Image to a 16:9 Ratio

Use a centered widescreen frame, move it over the content you want to keep, and check the crop before export.

Locked 16:9 ratioWidescreen frameNo forced stretching

A precise widescreen crop

The preset keeps the crop box at 16 units wide for every 9 units high. Areas outside the box are removed rather than squeezed into the frame.

This page sets the aspect ratio, not a fixed output resolution. The final pixel dimensions depend on the selected area in the source image.

1
Add a photo
Choose a supported image from your device.
2
Adjust the widescreen frame
Move or resize the locked 16:9 box while keeping the important content inside.
3
Preview and download
Check the edges, process the crop, and save the result.

Can I use this crop for a YouTube thumbnail?

Yes, 16:9 is the standard thumbnail shape. YouTube also recommends sufficient resolution, so resize separately if exact pixels are needed.

Will the image be distorted?

No. The tool removes pixels outside the frame instead of stretching the remaining image.