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16:9 Image Cropper

Crop any photo to a clean 16:9 widescreen ratio for video, slides and thumbnails.

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100% private

Everything runs locally with HTML5 Canvas. Your image is never sent to a server.

Fast & precise

Instant, accurate output tuned to the exact spec — no guessing, no queues.

No watermark

Free forever, no sign-up, and never a watermark on your finished file.

How it works

Four steps, a few seconds, zero uploads.

Upload

Drop your image or browse. iPhone HEIC works too.

Adjust

The tool applies the exact spec — tweak if you like.

Preview

See the result and file size before you commit.

Download

Save your optimised, ready-to-use image.

Cropping to 16:9

16:9 is the standard widescreen ratio for YouTube thumbnails, video frames, presentation slides and hero banners. This cropper locks the ratio and lets you drag the frame to keep the important part of your image centred, then exports at full resolution — all in your browser.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a 16:9 aspect ratio in pixels?

Any size where width ÷ height = 16 ÷ 9, such as 1920×1080, 1280×720 or 1600×900. The tool preserves your image’s resolution at that ratio.

Can I reposition what gets cropped?

Yes — drag the preview to move the crop frame so your subject stays in shot.

Can I also crop to 9:16 or 1:1?

Yes, switch the ratio buttons to crop vertical 9:16, 4:5 or square 1:1.

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