๐ŸŽž๏ธ Letterbox Padding Generator

Drag and drop an image, or click to select

Upload an image, pick a target aspect ratio and bar color, and generate a version padded with solid-color bars (letterbox/pillarbox) to match that ratio โ€” without cropping or scaling the original image. Handy when a platform requires a specific aspect ratio but you don't want to lose any of the image content.

How to use

  1. Drag and drop an image, or click to select one.
  2. Select a target aspect ratio.
  3. Set the bar color.
  4. Click "Download PNG" to save it.

FAQ

How is this different from cropping?

Cropping cuts off part of the image to match a ratio, but this tool never cuts anything โ€” it adds padding instead, so the entire original image is preserved.

What's the difference between letterbox and pillarbox?

Letterbox bars are added top and bottom when fitting a wide image into a taller/square ratio; pillarbox bars are added left and right when fitting a tall image into a wider ratio. This tool automatically picks whichever applies based on the image's shape.

Is the image uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens using your browser's Canvas API โ€” the image is never sent to a server.