What gets cut off

A social media crop test

What gets cut off?

See what survives the crop.
Before you design around it.

One image. Different shapes. Compare the crops below, then post the test image on your own account to see what stays visible on phones, tablets, and desktops.

Download test image Explore the crops

Square PNG · Free to download · No upload needed

Same image, different windows

Find what stays in frame.

These are shape comparisons, not platform templates.
Every preview uses the same square image.

1:1Square / original
The full square crop-test image.

Full image · Nothing cropped

4:5Portrait
The test image cropped to a 4:5 portrait.

80% of width visible · 10% off each side

3:4Tall portrait
The test image cropped to a 3:4 portrait.

75% of width visible · 12.5% off each side

9:16Vertical
The test image cropped to a 9:16 vertical frame.

56.3% of width visible · 21.9% off each side

4:3Landscape
The test image cropped to a 4:3 landscape.

75% of height visible · 12.5% off top & bottom

3:2Wide landscape
The test image cropped to a 3:2 landscape.

66.7% of height visible · 16.7% off top & bottom

16:9Widescreen
The test image cropped to a 16:9 widescreen frame.

56.3% of height visible · 21.9% off top & bottom

1.91:1Wide preview
The test image cropped to a 1.91:1 wide preview.

52.4% of height visible · 23.8% off top & bottom

3:1Panoramic cover
The test image cropped to a 3:1 panoramic cover.

33.3% of height visible · 33.3% off top & bottom

Percentages below the previews are calculated from the crop dimensions. The printed image markings are a visual guide, not a calibrated ruler.

Test first. Design second.

Take it to the real thing.

Get the test image
  1. 01

    Download & post

    Use the test image as a post or cover on the account and placement you want to design for.

  2. 02

    Look in different places

    Check the profile grid, feed, and full post. Switch between desktop, tablet, and phone, then rotate the screen.

  3. 03

    Design around what stays

    Notice which colors, labels, and parts of the grid remain visible. Keep important text and artwork inside that area.

A crop is only part of the picture. Profile photos, buttons, and captions can cover your image too. Check the actual placement before publishing your final design.