Make an Image Square

Keep the entire image visible inside a 1:1 canvas. Nothing is cropped; white, black, or transparent padding fills any empty space.

Want to cut the image instead? Crop it to a square →

Choose an image to make square

Drop an image here, or choose one from your device.

JPG, PNG, WebP

Other formats & privacy

Also opens GIF, SVG, BMP and AVIF when supported by your browser. Images stay on your device.

How to use this tool

Makes a 1:1 square image by fitting the complete source inside a square canvas and adding padding where needed.

  1. 1Select an image from your device.
  2. 2Choose a square output size. The default is 1080 × 1080, and you can enter a custom size.
  3. 3Choose white, black, or transparent padding when the image shape leaves empty space, then download the result.

Best for

Profile photos, square posts, avatars, thumbnails, and upload fields that need a square image without losing any part of the original.

Privacy

Your image is fitted, resized, and exported locally in your browser; it is not uploaded to us for image processing. Read our privacy policy

Make an image square without cropping

The square image maker fits the entire source inside a 1:1 canvas. When the original is rectangular, padding fills the unused area so the photo remains fully visible.

Crop an image to a square insteadLearn about 1:1 images

Pick the output size after choosing the shape

A square describes the shape, not one fixed pixel size. Enter the size the destination asks for, such as 512 × 512, 600 × 600, or 1080 × 1080. The output stays square while you change the size.

White, black, or transparent padding

Choose white or black for a solid background. Transparent padding is available with PNG and WebP; JPEG cannot store transparency and uses a solid background.

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Limitations

  • The full source remains visible. When its proportions differ from a square, padding fills the unused canvas area.
  • Transparent padding is available only for PNG and WebP output; JPEG uses a solid background.

Questions

How do I make an image square without cropping it?

Choose a square output size and fit the image inside the canvas. The complete source remains visible, with padding filling any unused area.

Is this different from the 1:1 crop tool?

Yes. The square image cropper removes pixels outside its 1:1 frame. This page keeps the entire image and adds padding instead.

Can I make a custom square size?

Yes. Enter one square size within the allowed pixel range, and the tool uses it for both width and height.

Will a square image be stretched?

The square image maker fits the full source inside the canvas and adds padding where needed. It does not crop or stretch the image.

Can I add transparent padding?

Yes. Choose transparent padding with PNG or WebP output. JPEG output uses a solid background.

Is the square image maker processed locally?

Yes. Your image stays in your browser while fitting, sizing, and export are processed.

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