How to Make Square Images – Step-by-Step Guide
Create square images from any photo in 3 simple steps. Use blur backgrounds, solid colors, resize, or crop. Free online tool - no signup required!
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Step 1: Upload Your Image
Click the upload area or drag and drop your photo. We support PNG, JPG, WEBP, GIF, and BMP up to 10MB. Your image is processed entirely in your browser for privacy and speed.
Step 2: Choose Your Method
Blur Background (Recommended)
Keeps your entire image. Adds a blurred version as background to create a square. Perfect for portraits, product shots, and social media.
Solid Color Background
Add white, black, or custom color around your image. Ideal for logos, graphics, and clean presentations.
Resize or Crop
Resize to fit a square or crop to select the portion you want. Use crop when you need to focus on a specific area.
Step 3: Export Your Square Image
Choose export size (256px, 512px, 1024px, 2048px) and format (PNG, JPG, WEBP). Click Download to save. For Instagram, 1024px or 1080px works best.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make an image square for free?
Upload your image to Square Image, choose blur background, solid color, resize, or crop, then export. The tool is free with no signup or watermarks.
What is the easiest way to make a square image?
The easiest way is to use the blur background method - it preserves your entire image and creates a professional square format without cropping.
Can I make square images without cropping?
Yes. Use the blur or solid color background options to add padding around your image instead of cropping. Learn more about no-crop square images →
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