The crop test that matters
A banner can look perfect—until the viewport gets smaller
Social headers are wide, but the visible area can shift with screen width, interface chrome and profile overlays. This online banner crop preview keeps the meaningful part centered while showing where edge content becomes fragile.
Start with real banner sizes
Jump between useful YouTube, LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Twitch canvas dimensions without memorizing ratios.
Watch the crop travel
See wide, compact and narrow versions together. The comparison turns an invisible responsive risk into something obvious.
Protect what tells the story
Keep headlines, faces, products and logos in the center-safe guide, then let background texture breathe toward the edges.
Four quick moves
How to preview a banner crop online
- 01Add your banner image
Choose, paste or drag in a JPG, PNG, WebP or another browser-supported image.
- 02Pick the destination
Select the social cover or header size you want to prepare.
- 03Frame and compare
Drag and zoom until the essential content survives wide, compact and narrow crops.
- 04Download the crop
Export the exact preset dimensions as PNG, JPG or WebP with no watermark.
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What should stay inside the center-safe area?
Treat the middle of a banner as valuable real estate. Place information there; use the outer edges for atmosphere. Platform interfaces change, so generous breathing room is more reliable than a pixel-perfect edge guess.
Words and logos
Keep brand names, calls to action and headline text away from the outer crop zones.
Faces and products
Frame the subject near the center, especially when a profile image may overlap a corner.
Background details
Patterns, gradients and scenery can extend to the edges because partial cropping will not change the message.
Good to know
Banner crop preview FAQ
What is a banner crop preview?
It is a visual check of how a wide cover image will be framed and how much of the outer edges may disappear in narrower layouts.
How do I preview a social media banner crop online?
Add your image, select a platform preset and drag or zoom the crop. Compare the wide, compact and narrow cards before downloading.
Which banner sizes does this tool include?
The tool includes practical presets for YouTube channel art, LinkedIn covers, X headers, Facebook covers and Twitch profile banners. Platforms can revise display rules, so confirm current publishing requirements when exact compliance is critical.
Is the center-safe guide official?
No. It is a conservative planning guide for keeping important content away from likely responsive crops and interface overlaps.
Can I download the cropped banner?
Yes. Choose PNG, JPG or WebP and download the current crop at the selected preset dimensions.
Is my banner uploaded or stored?
No. Your image is processed locally in the browser and does not leave your device.
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