Choose the right calculation
Known width and height
Use the calculator to reduce dimensions such as 1920×1080 to 16:9.
Known megapixels and ratio
Use the megapixel calculator to estimate both pixel dimensions.
Known ratio and one side
Use the aspect ratio calculator to solve the missing dimension. To change the shape instead, compare canvas and crop options with the converter.
Different source and target ratios
Use crop loss to measure what will be removed before you edit.
Turn a sizing brief into an editing decision
Write down the original dimensions, the required output and whether cropping is allowed. Then choose the operation, not just a ratio name.
- Same shape, smaller size: use the missing-dimension walkthrough, then resize with proportions locked.
- Different shape, edges may be removed: use the crop walkthrough, position the crop and resize afterward.
- Different shape, all content must stay: calculate a fit inside the fixed output frame, then add padding or a background in the editor.
- Only a target ratio is known: compare an expanded canvas and a centered crop with the converter before choosing final pixels.
Reopen the exported copy in the image checker to confirm its dimensions. A calculation plans the edit; it does not modify the source file.