How to Make Your Photos Square Without Cropping

ByJim Miller

When you capture a photo with your smartphone or camera, it usually ends up in either landscape or portrait mode. But there are times when you want to make your photo square without losing any details. Resizing or cropping the picture in a photo editing tool is the most common approach, but resizing can distort the image and cropping may result in lost details. So, how can you make your photo square without cropping it? Let's explore some methods below.

1. Using Square My Image (Online)

Square My Image is a convenient web app that can turn a rectangular photo into a square without cropping. It's a one-click solution that doesn't add any watermarks to your images. Here's how you can use it:

  1. Open squaremyimage.com in your browser.
  2. Drag and drop your images into the “Drop files here to upload” section.
  3. Choose a background color for your square images, such as black, white, or transparent.
  4. Click the “Submit” button and wait for the processing to finish.
  5. Download your squared images in a ZIP format or use individual image links.

2. Using Square An Image (Online)

Similar to Square My Image, Square An Image is another useful online tool for making photos square without cropping. It offers additional features like background blur and various background colors. Here's how you can use it:

  1. Open squareanimage.com in your browser.
  2. Click on the “Choose an image” button and select the photo you want to make square.
  3. Choose a squaring option, such as square with blur or color, and customize the settings.
  4. Click “Download” to save the squared image on your device.

3. Using Photopea (Online)

If you prefer more customization and basic editing tools, you can use Photopea, a free online editor. It's a web-based tool that works on any operating system. Here's how you can use it:

  1. Open photopea.com in your browser.
  2. Click on “New Project” and select “Instagram” as the template.
  3. Go to “File” and choose “Open & place” to import your photo.
  4. The image will appear on a white background. Go to “File” > “Export as” and select JPG or PNG.
  5. Customize the image quality and save the squared image.

4. Using Polarr Photo Editor (Mac App)

For Mac users, Polarr Photo Editor is a dedicated app that allows you to make an image square without cropping. Here's how you can use it:

  1. Download the Polarr Photo Editor from the Mac App Store.
  2. Open the app and import your photo by clicking on “Open photos.”
  3. Once the photo loads, click on the “Adjustments” tab.
  4. Scroll down and select “Border” followed by “Aspect.”
  5. Choose the aspect ratio 1:1 and select a border color.
  6. Click “Save” to download the squared image.

5. Using Square Size No Crop Photo Maker (Windows App)

If you're a Windows user, Square Size No Crop Photo Maker is a free app that lets you convert a photo to a square size. Here's how you can use it:

  1. Search for “Square Size No Crop Photo Maker” in the Microsoft Store and download the app.
  2. Open the app and click on the “Gallery” button to import your photo.
  3. Rotate or crop the image if needed and proceed.
  4. Explore the various editing options, such as background colors and effects.
  5. Click on the “Download” icon to save the squared image.

Now you know how to make your photos square without cropping using different online tools and apps. You can now easily add white border on photos with these apps! Enjoy creating stunning square images!