📐Aspect Ratio Calculator
The Aspect Ratio Calculator is an essential utility for designers, photographers, and developers. It helps you calculate the proportional relationship between the width and height of a screen or image. You can use it to find the simplified ratio (like 16:9 or 4:3) from any given dimensions.
More importantly, this utility allows you to resize images or video frames without distortion. Simply enter the original width and height, then provide either a new width or a new height. The calculator will automatically determine the other dimension to perfectly maintain the original aspect ratio, ensuring your visuals always look their best.
More importantly, this utility allows you to resize images or video frames without distortion. Simply enter the original width and height, then provide either a new width or a new height. The calculator will automatically determine the other dimension to perfectly maintain the original aspect ratio, ensuring your visuals always look their best.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is aspect ratio?
Aspect ratio describes the proportional relationship between the width and height of an image or screen. It's written as two numbers separated by a colon, such as 16:9 for widescreen displays or 1:1 for a perfect square.
Why is maintaining aspect ratio important?
Maintaining the aspect ratio when resizing is crucial to avoid stretching or squashing your images or videos. It ensures that the subjects in your visuals look natural and are not distorted.
What are common aspect ratios for video and social media?
Common aspect ratios include 16:9 (widescreen, for YouTube and TVs), 9:16 (vertical video, for TikTok and Instagram Stories), 1:1 (square, for Instagram posts), and 4:5 (portrait, for Instagram and Facebook posts).
