Image Resizer
Resize any image to new pixel dimensions or scale it by percentage, then download it as PNG, JPEG or WebP. Everything runs in your browser — your image is never uploaded anywhere and nothing is stored.
How to use the image resizer
- Click Choose an image and pick a picture from your device.
- Enter a new width or height in pixels, or set a scale percentage. With lock aspect ratio on, the other dimension follows automatically.
- Pick an output format — PNG, JPEG or WebP — then click Download to save the resized image.
The preview, new dimensions and estimated file size update live as you type. All processing happens in your browser, so large images resize instantly and never leave your device.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the image resizer work?
You pick an image from your device and it is drawn onto an HTML <canvas> at the new size you choose. The browser does all the scaling, then hands you a new file to download. Because it uses the canvas, the result is a fresh raster image at exactly the width and height you set.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Resizing runs entirely in your browser — your image is never uploaded to a server and nothing is stored. You can even use it offline once the page has loaded, which makes it safe for private or sensitive pictures.
What is "lock aspect ratio"?
When lock aspect ratio is on (the default), changing the width updates the height automatically — and vice versa — so your image keeps its original proportions and never looks stretched or squashed. Turn it off to set width and height independently.
Which output formats are supported?
You can save as PNG (lossless, keeps transparency), JPEG (smaller files, no transparency) or WebP (modern format with excellent compression). Pick the format from the dropdown before downloading; the live preview and file size update to match.
Will resizing reduce the file size?
Usually yes. Making an image smaller in pixels means fewer pixels to store, so the file is lighter — useful for faster web pages and email attachments. Choosing JPEG or WebP instead of PNG shrinks it further. The tool shows the new file size so you can compare.
Can I make an image larger?
You can enter dimensions bigger than the original, but enlarging a raster image cannot add detail that was not captured, so it may look soft or blocky. For the sharpest results, resize down from a high-resolution source rather than scaling a small image up.