Crop Image to 9:16 Online
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What you can expect
Crop any photo to a 9:16 vertical frame for stories, reels, and phone wallpapers. Slide the position control to frame the subject, then export.
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→Frequently asked questions
- What is a 9:16 crop good for?
- The full-screen vertical frame is made for stories, reels, shorts, and phone wallpapers.
- How do I frame the crop?
- Select your file and drag the position slider — the 9:16 window slides horizontally across wide photos.
- Does it work on square photos?
- Yes. A square photo crops to its central vertical strip; slide to favor the left or right portion.
- What file formats can I export?
- You can export as PNG, JPEG, WebP, TIFF, BMP, or HEIC.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes — completely free, no account needed. Your images are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to a server. Downloads have no watermarks.
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