Padding keeps every pixel of the original image and adds borders; cropping cuts content away to fit a ratio.

Instagram 1080×1080?

Use 1:1 padding from a taller or wider photo to get a square without cutting off subjects.

Yes. Files are not uploaded to a server.

Aspect Ratio Padder—Letterbox & Pillarbox (No Upload)

When you need exact ratios (feed square, story 9:16, YouTube 16:9) but do not want to crop, pad with color or a blurred extension of the image. Complements crop templates when cropping is acceptable.

Pad to ratio

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