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Instagram Reel Resizer & Cropper

Frame your content for the Instagram Reel format — full-screen, vertical, and ready to post. Preview the result in a Reel-style mockup before you cut.

Prepare your image for where it’s going.

Fast, precise, and platform-aware image cropping without the bloat of photo editors.

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• Zero server uploads
• Lossless browser processing
• Platform-tailored presets

Instagram Reels size and aspect ratio

Instagram Reels play full-screen in a vertical 9:16 format, matching the 1080 × 1920 pixel resolution commonly recommended for Reels. RealResizer’s Reel preset locks that 9:16 ratio so your full-frame image is ready to pair with a video cover or a still designed for the Reel feed.

Because the Reel frame is tall and narrow, center your main subject and leave room around the edges. The interface elements of the Reel player occupy the top and bottom of the screen, so keep critical content within the central area.

The same editor also prepares square Instagram feed posts (1080 × 1080) and portrait feed images (1080 × 1350), so you can resize an image for the whole Instagram feed from one place.

How to crop an image for a Reel cover

  • Upload or drag and drop an image into the tool.
  • The Reel preset (9:16) is pre-selected on this page.
  • Drag the rulers or the corner handle to frame the thumbnail.
  • Cut, then preview it in the Reel mockup.
  • Export in your preferred format.

Quality and export

Stills you pair with Reels should stay sharp and high-resolution. Export in PNG or high-quality JPEG/WebP to keep fine detail, especially if your image contains text or a product you want viewers to read clearly at a glance.

Frequently asked questions

What ratio should a Reel image use?

Reels are vertical at a 9:16 ratio, commonly 1080 × 1920 pixels.

Is this private?

Yes. Every image is processed locally in your browser; nothing is uploaded.