Platform preset
WhatsAppWhatsApp image resizer
WhatsApp compresses images heavily on send. Giving it a correctly sized, already-compressed file means fewer surprises in how the result looks.
Runs in your browser · nothing is uploaded
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WhatsApp image sizes
These are the presets the tool above uses, taken from the same configuration.
| Image type | Recommended size | Aspect ratio | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp status | 1080 × 1920 px | 9:16 | jpg |
| WhatsApp profile | 640 × 640 px | 1:1 | jpg |
Last verified 2026-01-15 · Source: WhatsApp FAQ — status
Profile photos are circular
The 640 × 640 square is masked to a circle in the interface, so the corners are never shown. Centre the subject and leave margin.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What size is a WhatsApp status image?
- 1080 × 1920 — the same 9:16 canvas as stories elsewhere.
- Why does WhatsApp make my photos blurry?
- It re-compresses images on send. Sending a smaller, already-optimised file usually looks better than sending a huge original.
- Are my images uploaded to a server?
- No. Every step — decoding, cropping, resizing and encoding — runs in your browser using the Canvas API. The image file never leaves your device, so nothing is stored or transmitted by us.
Related tools
- Compress an imageShrink JPG, PNG and WebP files in your browser. Adjust quality, see the estimated size before you download.
- Crop an image to any aspect ratioCrop photos to 1:1, 4:5, 16:9 or any custom ratio right in the browser. Drag to reposition, zoom, and download.
- Remove metadata from an imageRe-encode photos in your browser to drop EXIF data such as GPS location and camera details before you share them.
Related guides
Sources & review
Last reviewed 2026-01-15.
- WhatsApp FAQ