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Make Image Square

Quick answer: Add your photo and it is placed inside a square canvas with a blurred copy of itself behind it (or a colour you choose). Nothing is cropped. You can also pick 4:5, 9:16 or 16:9.

About the Make Image Square

Make an image square without cropping online for free. Add blurred or coloured padding for Instagram. Private.

Perfect for posting a wide or tall photo to Instagram without cutting anything off. Choose 9:16 for stories.

PixTools runs on your device, so it is fast and your pictures never leave it.

How to use it

  1. 1Drop one or more images into the box or click to browse.
  2. 2Adjust the settings and watch the preview update.
  3. 3Download the result, or all files as a ZIP.

Why use this tool

Private by design

Your files are processed on your device and never uploaded.

Free, no signup

No account, no watermark and no daily limit.

Batch ready

Add many images at once and download a ZIP.

Works on phone and desktop

A responsive layout that fits any screen.

Frequently asked questions

Does it crop my photo?

No. The full picture is kept and the extra space is filled with a blur or colour.

Can I get other shapes?

Yes: 1:1, 4:5, 9:16 and 16:9.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. PixTools processes images locally in your browser using your device. Your files are not uploaded or stored.

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