Why use padding instead of cropping?

Padding keeps text, people, or products fully visible while standardizing to 1:1.

What export sizes are available?

Choose original, 1080px, or 720px. PNG and JPEG are supported.

Which file types are supported?

JPG, PNG, and WebP up to 10 MB are supported.

Is it free and without signup?

Yes. Square Image Tool is free and requires no account.

Guide

Make square images without cropping

Use blur or color padding to keep the full scene while converting to 1:1.

Open editor View blur mode

Choose the right path

Use these steps to decide between blur padding, color fills, and precise cropping.

Assess what the photo needs

Identify text, faces, or products you cannot crop. If everything fits, crop mode is fastest.

Open crop controls

Add blur padding for natural edges

Blur keeps context while softening the background. Use it for busy photos.

Adjust blur strength

Match brand colors with solid fills

Use solid or gradient colors to align with brand palettes and campaigns.

Try color padding

Export at the right size

Choose PNG/JPEG and export at original, 1080px, or 720px based on your channel.

Review export options

One upload, three approaches

Switch between blur, color, or crop without re-uploading.

- Mode switch keeps your image
- Settings stay in sync
- Reset anytime

Protect the subject

Center the important part and preview changes in real time.

- Drag to reposition
- Square canvas guides
- Keyboard nudges

Browser-first workflow

No uploads, no login, just drop a file and export.

- Works on desktop and mobile
- Supports JPG, PNG, WebP
- Lightweight interface

Square Image Tool is the privacy-first alternative to template-heavy editors. It keeps your assets on-device, now supports 15 languages, and exports social-ready squares in under a minute.

Generate platform-ready avatars and cover art without cropping off shoulders or captions. Keep product shots consistent across marketplaces like Etsy, Taobao, and Shopee. Hand off polished assets to teammates with predictable framing and export presets.

Social media profiles · Marketplace listings · Marketing teams

Where a perfect square matters

Social media profiles

Generate platform-ready avatars and cover art without cropping off shoulders or captions.

Marketplace listings

Keep product shots consistent across marketplaces like Etsy, Taobao, and Shopee.

Marketing teams

Hand off polished assets to teammates with predictable framing and export presets.

How it works

Follow these quick steps to convert any image into a polished 1:1 asset.

11. Upload

Drag and drop a JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 10 MB, or tap the upload button on mobile.

22. Pick a mode

Switch between blur, color, or crop. Changing modes keeps your adjustments.

33. Adjust

Drag the image, use arrow keys for 1px moves, and Shift + arrows for 10px steps.

44. Export

Choose PNG/JPEG and pick a size (original, 1080px, 720px).

Guide FAQs

Why use padding instead of cropping?: Padding keeps text, people, or products fully visible while standardizing to 1:1.
What export sizes are available?: Choose original, 1080px, or 720px. PNG and JPEG are supported.
Which file types are supported?: JPG, PNG, and WebP up to 10 MB are supported.
Is it free and without signup?: Yes. Square Image Tool is free and requires no account.