# Image Resizer Professional image resizing tool with multiple resize methods, aspect ratio preservation, and format conversion, supporting GIF/Animated WebP/APNG and JPEG/PNG/WEBP. > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-resize - **Category:** Media - **Keywords:** resize, scale, dimensions, aspect, ratio, image, transform, sharp, pixels, width, height ## Overview The Image Resizer is a professional-grade utility designed to precisely adjust image dimensions, convert file formats, and optimize visual assets for web or print use while maintaining high quality. ## Inputs - **Image File** (file): Select image to resize - **Resize Mode** (select): Select resize mode - **Width** (number): Enter width in pixels or percentage - **Height** (number): Enter height in pixels - **Aspect Ratio** (select): Select aspect ratio - **Fit Method** (select): How image fits new dimensions - **Position/Gravity** (select): Image positioning - **Background Color** (color): Background for transparent areas - **Blur Background (for contain)** (checkbox): Use blurred image as background - **Background Blur Strength** (range): Blur sigma (1-50) - **Resampling Kernel** (select): Image resampling algorithm - **Output Format** (select): Convert to format - **Output Quality** (range): Image quality (1-100) - **Allow Upscaling** (checkbox): Enlarge images beyond original size - **Progressive Loading** (checkbox): Enable progressive JPEG/PNG - **Strip Metadata** (checkbox): Remove EXIF and other metadata ## When to use - Preparing images for web display to ensure faster page loading times. - Standardizing a collection of images to specific dimensions for social media or professional portfolios. - Converting image formats like TIFF or PNG to modern, compressed formats such as WebP or AVIF. ## How it works - Upload your source image file and select your preferred resize mode (pixels or percentage). - Define your target dimensions or choose an aspect ratio to maintain visual consistency. - Apply advanced settings like fit methods, background blur, or resampling kernels to achieve the desired output. - Choose your target output format and quality level, then process the file to download your resized image. ## Use cases - Optimizing high-resolution photography for responsive website hero sections. - Creating uniform thumbnails for e-commerce product galleries. - Converting legacy image files into modern, high-efficiency formats like AVIF or WebP. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which image formats are supported? The tool supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, AVIF, and GIF formats. ### Can I resize images while maintaining the aspect ratio? Yes, you can select from various aspect ratio presets or use custom dimensions to ensure your image scales correctly. ### What is the difference between 'Cover' and 'Contain' fit methods? Cover crops the image to fill the entire area, while Contain scales the image to fit within the dimensions without cropping. ### Does this tool support animated images? Yes, the tool supports processing for GIF, Animated WebP, and APNG files. ### Can I remove metadata from my images? Yes, you can enable the 'Strip Metadata' option to remove EXIF data and other hidden information from your files. ## Related tools - [Batch Image Convert](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/batch-convert): Convert multiple images to different formats with quality settings and batch processing - [Batch Image Convert](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-batch-convert): Convert multiple image files between different formats like JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, TIFF, GIF with quality settings and batch processing - [Batch Image Crop](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-batch-crop): Batch crop multiple images to specific dimensions or aspect ratios with custom positioning. 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