Is my photo uploaded to any server?

The photo is scaled on a canvas in this tab and saved to your device; it reaches WhatsApp only when you send the downloaded file yourself. Our servers are not involved at any point.

Why does WhatsApp compress my images?

WhatsApp automatically compresses images to reduce data usage and speed up delivery. Resizing to 800px wide yourself means you choose how the photo is scaled and can check the result before you send it.

What is the best image size for WhatsApp?

800×800px for square photos, 800×1000px for portrait. For Status, 1080×1920px fills the screen.

Does this work on mobile?

Yes. The tool works in any modern mobile browser. Tap the upload area to choose a photo from your camera roll.

Resize Image for WhatsApp

Resize your photo to 800px square, 800×1000 portrait, or 1080×1920 for WhatsApp Status. Sending a photo that is already a sensible size gives WhatsApp less to shrink, and you can check how it looks before you share it. Drop a JPEG, PNG, or WebP, pick a preset, click Resize, and download the result to your device. All processing runs in your browser.

Drop an image or click to choose

JPG, PNG, or WebP, up to 50 MB. Runs in your browser.

MODE

PRESET

Presets fill the frame and trim the edges from the centre. Use Image crop first to choose the framing.

FORMAT

QUALITY 90%

Runs entirely in your browser

How it works

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your image is drawn onto an HTML Canvas element at the target dimensions, then exported as JPEG, PNG or WebP and downloaded directly to your computer. Presets scale the image to cover the preset size and crop the overflow from the centre, so nothing is stretched. Free mode uses the exact width and height you enter.

Processing runs in your browser

All resizing is done using the browser's Canvas API. Our servers are not involved at any point in the process.

Frequently asked questions

Is my photo uploaded to any server?: The photo is scaled on a canvas in this tab and saved to your device; it reaches WhatsApp only when you send the downloaded file yourself. Our servers are not involved at any point.
Why does WhatsApp compress my images?: WhatsApp automatically compresses images to reduce data usage and speed up delivery. Resizing to 800px wide yourself means you choose how the photo is scaled and can check the result before you send it.
What is the best image size for WhatsApp?: 800×800px for square photos, 800×1000px for portrait. For Status, 1080×1920px fills the screen.
Does this work on mobile?: Yes. The tool works in any modern mobile browser. Tap the upload area to choose a photo from your camera roll.

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

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