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Resize Photos for TikTok 9:16
TikTok is a vertical platform. Photos or images that will become a slideshow, cover, or video background should follow a 9:16 ratio so they fill the screen without black bars. However, the top and bottom areas are often covered by buttons and captions. This page helps you prepare a 1080 × 1920 pixel canvas with the subject kept in the safe area. The right size also keeps text and faces from looking small on a phone screen. Save a version without text as a backup so it can be reused, then check the display on a small screen before uploading. Save the template for your next content.
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Prepare photos in the right sizes for social platforms.
Photos are processed on your device. No upload.
- 1 Choose photo
- 2 Adjust
- 3 Download
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Quick guide
How it works Resize Photos for TikTok 9:16
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Choose a 9:16 TikTok canvas
Open the TikTok preset sized 1080 × 1920 pixels. This vertical canvas uses the full space on a phone screen.
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Place the subject in the safe area
Put faces, products, or main text in the middle. Leave about 15 percent empty space at the top and bottom because the TikTok interface can cover it.
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Download and check on your phone
Save the result, then open it in your gallery or the TikTok preview. Make sure no text is cut off and the image does not look too small.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can photos be uploaded directly to TikTok?
Yes, but non-vertical photos will get a frame or be cropped automatically. Preparing a 9:16 image makes the result more consistent.
What size is a TikTok video cover?
1080 × 1920 pixels is a safe size. Upload in a 9:16 ratio so the cover is not cropped in the middle.
Why is the top of my photo covered?
TikTok buttons and text sit in that area. Do not place important elements too close to the top or bottom edge.
Can I use a video as the source?
This tool processes photos, not videos. For TikTok videos, take one sharp frame from an editing app, then prepare that frame as a 9:16 image. Make sure the frame is not blurry so text and faces stay clear when used as a cover.
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