Workflow
Prepare images for social media
This workflow fits Instagram, Facebook, and similar feeds: correct ratio, reasonable file size, and metadata removed before sharing.
Last updated: June 25, 2026
Before you start
Start from the highest-quality master you have. If the image is already the right ratio, skip straight to resize or compress.
Need exact Instagram dimensions? Read the Instagram image sizes guide first, then return here.
Crop to the placement ratio
Open Image Cropper, choose 1:1, 4:5, or 9:16, and frame the subject. Export keeps full resolution inside the crop.
Image CropperResize to platform pixels
If the long edge is still above 1080 px, use Image Resizer to set width or height without changing the ratio.
Image ResizerCompress for upload
Use Image Compressor with JPEG or WebP output. Aim for clear preview quality—not the smallest possible slider value.
Image CompressorRemove embedded metadata
Image Metadata Remover re-encodes copies without EXIF, GPS, or camera tags before you post or send files.
Image Metadata RemoverFinal check before posting
- Subject is centered and not cut off by platform crop
- Text and logos are readable on a phone-sized preview
- File size is reasonable for mobile upload (often under 2–4 MB for photos)
- Metadata removed if the image came from a phone or camera
Can I batch several posts at once?
Yes. Compress and metadata tools accept multiple files and support ZIP download when your browser allows it.
Should I always remove metadata?
If you care about location or device privacy, yes. For brand assets without sensitive EXIF, it is optional but still reduces accidental data leaks.
Use Pixlery tools
Crop images
Crop, rotate, and flip JPG, PNG, and WebP images with precise aspect ratios and local processing.
Open tool01Compress images
Reduce JPG, PNG, and WebP file sizes with clear quality controls and private browser processing.
Open tool07Remove metadata
Remove common EXIF, GPS, camera, and software metadata from JPG, PNG, and WebP images locally.
Open tool02Resize images
Resize images by pixels or percentage while preserving aspect ratio and transparency.
Open tool