9:16 image size (1080×1920)
Common searches: 9 16 image size / 9.16 image size.
TL;DR
- Size: 1080×1920 is the most common 9:16 size.
- Ratio: 9:16 (vertical).
- Format: JPG for photos, PNG for text or transparency.
3 steps (using this tool)
- Upload your image and set size to 1080×1920.
- Choose Crop or Pad depending on whether you want to fill or fit.
- Export as JPG or PNG.
Common 9:16 sizes
- 1080×1920 (most common)
- 720×1280 (smaller export)
- 1440×2560 (high-res)
9:16 is a vertical format (often used for Instagram Story/Reels, TikTok, Shorts).
Export tips
- Use JPG for photos. Use PNG for text or transparency.
- If the file is too large, compress to WebP/JPG.
Need Instagram sizes?
For Instagram, people often compare 9:16 (Story/Reels) and 1.91:1 (landscape posts, e.g. 1080×566).
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FAQ
What is the most common 9:16 image size?
1080×1920 is the most common 9:16 size for vertical content.
Quick tip: Use it as your default for Stories, Reels, TikTok, and Shorts.
Common mistake: Using random vertical sizes—platforms may scale and soften the result.
What does “9.16” or “9 16” mean?
They’re common ways of typing 9:16. The ratio is the same.
Quick tip: Use 1080×1920 as the default 9:16 size.
Common mistake: Mixing up 9.16 with pixel sizes—ratio and pixels are different.
When should I use 9:16 instead of 4:5 or 16:9?
Use 9:16 for vertical-first video, 4:5 for feed posts, and 16:9 for landscape video and thumbnails.
Quick tip: Choose the ratio based on where the content will be consumed, not how it was shot.
Common mistake: Reusing a 16:9 design in 9:16 without redesign—key content gets cut.
Crop vs Pad for 9:16?
Crop fills the frame but may cut edges; Pad preserves everything but adds background space.
Quick tip: If text must stay visible, Pad is the safer default.
Common mistake: Using Crop on text-heavy designs—edge text disappears.
What’s the best export format for 9:16?
Use JPG for photos, PNG for designs/text, and WebP for smaller files if supported.
Quick tip: If a platform re-compresses heavily, start with higher quality exports.
Common mistake: Exporting low-quality JPG for text—letters become mushy.
Do you upload my images?
No. Processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are not uploaded.
What size should I use?
Use 1080x1920 (9:16).
Which export format should I use?
JPG for photos, PNG for text/logos or transparency, WebP for smaller files (if supported).
Crop vs Pad — what is the difference?
Crop fills the target size (may cut edges). Pad fits the whole image and adds background/space.
How do I protect text and logos?
Keep important content centered and avoid placing critical text at the edges.
Can I batch resize?
Yes. Use the Batch Resizer to apply the same size to many images.