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Crop Photos 1:1 for Feeds and Profiles
A 1:1 ratio makes a photo square. This format is used in Instagram feeds, marketplace profile photos, and many product cards. Cropping to a square is not just taking the middle: you need to decide what must stay visible. With a preview and position controls, you can shift the focus so faces or products are not cut off. The result is also easier to arrange in grid-style catalogs. Save the square version separately from the original so it is easy to reuse in product cards. Give it a clear name.
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Crop Photo
Crop photos with a free ratio or social media presets.
Photos are processed on your device. No upload.
- 1 Choose photo
- 2 Adjust
- 3 Download
Choose a photo to start. Files are never sent to a server and are not stored after you close the page.
Everything runs in your browser. Photos are never sent to a server.
Quick guide
How it works Crop Photos 1:1 for Feeds and Profiles
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Choose a photo with a clear subject
Open the original photo, then look at the most important part. Photos with space around the subject are usually easier to crop square.
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Choose the 1:1 ratio and set the position
Use the 1:1 preset, then choose center, top, bottom, left, or right. Use zoom if the subject looks too small, but do not get so close that context is lost.
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Download and check at the destination
Save the result, then preview it in the app that will use it. Make sure the photo edges do not cut a chin, text, or part of a product.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does a 1:1 crop have to be 1080 x 1080?
Not necessarily. 1080 × 1080 is a common size for Instagram, but profile photos or catalogs can use smaller sizes. Adjust to the platform requirements.
What if the face is at the edge?
Move the focus to that side or use a smaller zoom. If it is still cut off, choose another photo with a looser composition.
Does photo quality drop after cropping?
The number of pixels decreases because area is discarded, but quality in the remaining area stays the same. Keep the original file so you can crop again later.
Can a 1:1 crop be used for product photos?
Yes, as long as the whole product fits in the frame. Leave space around the item so it does not look cramped, and consider a plain background so the focus stays on the product.
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