Nostr Photo Resizer

Resize photos for Nostr locally with working presets or custom dimensions. Preview fit and crop options, then download PNG, JPEG, or WebP.

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How to use the Nostr Photo Resizer

Resize a photo or design to a practical working canvas, choose fit or crop, and download the result without uploading the source image to Caroush. The useful starting point for Nostr is the reader: people reading events through different clients and relays. A note can travel beyond the interface where you wrote it, so keep its meaning independent of a particular app feature. Create an image that remains understandable when linked from different clients. Nostr media hosting is separate from this local resizer; review the host's retention and privacy terms before uploading.

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    Choose a source you can use

    Open a PNG, JPEG, or WebP image and check that you have the right to publish it. Start with enough resolution for the target size; enlarging a small source cannot recover missing detail. For Nostr, a practical example is an independently hosted creator guide: include a stable source URL and a plain-text summary.

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    Select the destination canvas

    Pick a labeled working preset or enter custom dimensions. A profile avatar, feed image, cover, and video thumbnail have different jobs, so choose the one you are preparing.

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    Compare fit and crop

    Fit preserves the full image with surrounding space; crop fills the canvas and can remove material near the edges. Inspect faces, text, and logos before exporting.

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    Download and check the final upload

    Choose a supported output format, download the image, and preview it in the platform. Add meaningful alt text there and inspect the actual crop on a phone. Create an image that remains understandable when linked from different clients. Nostr media hosting is separate from this local resizer; review the host's retention and privacy terms before uploading.

Prepare an image for Nostr

Starting point

A 2400 × 1800 photo with the main subject near the center.

Example approach

Choose the landscape artwork preset (1200 × 675). Compare fit and crop, then inspect the subject and any text before downloading.

Tips for a better result

  • Use a copy of the original so future sizes can be exported from the best source.
  • Keep important text away from edges that profile or feed previews may crop.
  • Use JPEG or WebP for many photos and PNG when crisp graphics or transparency matter. Create an image that remains understandable when linked from different clients. Nostr media hosting is separate from this local resizer; review the host's retention and privacy terms before uploading.

The tool resizes and crops; it does not remove backgrounds, reconstruct detail, or guarantee acceptance by every platform. Very large or unsupported files must be converted or reduced first.

Frequently asked questions

Are the presets guaranteed to match every current upload requirement?

No. They are practical working canvases, not a complete official specification for every placement or account. Platforms change formats and crop previews differently. Check the linked official guidance and the actual upload screen.

What should I consider when using this for Nostr?

Create an image that remains understandable when linked from different clients. Nostr media hosting is separate from this local resizer; review the host's retention and privacy terms before uploading.

Are my inputs sent to a generation service or social account?

The utility processes its text or image inputs in your browser. It does not submit them to a generation API, connect a social account, or publish the result. You choose when to copy, download, or share the output.

What is a useful starting example for Nostr?

Try an independently hosted creator guide, with this specific detail: include a stable source URL and a plain-text summary. Replace the example with your own accurate information, then adapt the result to the field and audience you actually use.

What is the difference between Fit and Crop to fill?

Fit keeps the whole source image inside the canvas and fills unused space with the chosen background. Crop to fill covers the canvas without stretching but removes material near the edges. Compare both previews, especially when the source contains faces, small text, or a logo close to a border.

Which download format should I choose for a Nostr image?

PNG is useful for crisp graphics and transparency; JPEG is often practical for photos; WebP can produce a smaller image where the destination supports it. Check the actual upload field before choosing. This utility offers PNG, JPEG, and WebP exports, but it cannot guarantee a platform accepts every format or size.

Why will an image not open, or look soft after resizing?

Choose a real PNG, JPEG, or WebP source and check the file and dimension limits shown by the tool. Renaming a file does not convert its format. If the output looks soft, start from a higher-resolution original or use a smaller canvas; enlarging an image cannot recover detail that was not present.

What should I check before using the result?

The tool resizes and crops; it does not remove backgrounds, reconstruct detail, or guarantee acceptance by every platform. Very large or unsupported files must be converted or reduced first. Review the relevant official references below and confirm the final result in the destination app.

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