Make an Image Square

Compose a 1:1 crop, then keep the crop resolution or choose a useful square output size.

Your image stays on your device. Your image is processed entirely in your browser and is never uploaded to our servers.

How to make a picture square

  1. Choose an image.
  2. Drag and zoom within the locked square frame.
  3. Choose the crop resolution or a square preset and download.

Square ratio versus square size

A 1:1 ratio means width equals height; it does not specify pixel count. Both 800 × 800 and 1200 × 1200 are square. Choose crop resolution to avoid forced scaling, or a preset when a destination requires set dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This tool crops; it does not add padding.

It exports approximately the selected source-pixel area without forcing a preset size.

Yes, select that output—or use the dedicated fixed-size tool.

JPG uses lossy compression to create small files and works best for photographs, but it does not support transparency. PNG uses lossless compression, preserves sharp details and transparency, and is best for graphics, logos, and screenshots, though files are often larger. WebP can produce smaller files than JPG or PNG, supports transparency, and is a strong choice for modern websites. Choose JPG for photos and broad compatibility, PNG when exact detail or transparency matters, and WebP when reducing web page file size is the priority.