Image Resizer
Resize images to any dimension
100% free. Runs entirely in your browser - your files and data never leave your device and nothing is uploaded to any server.
WhatsApp Status selected — upload an image to apply it.
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Supports PNG, JPG, WebP up to 20MB
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About this tool
WhatsApp Status images fill the phone screen in a 1080 by 1920 vertical frame and disappear after 24 hours. Businesses use them for daily offers and announcements; individuals for photos and greetings. WhatsApp recompresses them noticeably, so a clean source and simple design go a long way. Here it becomes that full-screen 9:16 frame. WhatsApp recompresses status images more aggressively than posts, so start from the cleanest source you have.
How to use this tool
- Use a clean originalStart with the sharpest version of the photo or flyer - a screenshot of a screenshot will look rough.
- Fit the full screenPosition the image in the 9:16 frame with text large and centred.
- Post the statusDownload to your phone and add it to your WhatsApp Status.
Status images that survive compression
Use bold text, flat colours and good lighting - fine textures and small type are the first things compression ruins. Keep text away from the very top, where the progress bars and contact name appear, and from the bottom, where the reply area is. If you post greetings or offers regularly, keep a 9:16 template and swap the message.
Status images for WhatsApp Business
Businesses use WhatsApp Status for daily offers, new arrivals and opening-hours changes, because contacts see it at the top of their app for 24 hours. Keep each status to one message - a product, a price and a call to action - so it can be read in the few seconds people spend on it.
Use bold, high-contrast text and avoid fine detail, which WhatsApp’s compression blurs. Post at times your customers are likely to check their phones, such as early morning or the lunch break.
Key features
- Full-screen statuses for daily offers, greetings and announcements.
- Simple, high-contrast designs that hold up after compression.
Common uses
- Daily offers from WhatsApp Business.
- Festival greetings.
- Event announcements.
Tips for better results
- Use bold text and flat colours.
- Keep a reusable template.
- Avoid the top and bottom edges.
Mistakes to avoid
- Tiny text that blurs.
- Landscape images that show as thin strips.
Frequently asked questions
1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16) fills the screen.
WhatsApp compresses status media; simple, bold designs hold up better.
A WhatsApp Status disappears after 24 hours.
WhatsApp re-compresses status images more aggressively than posts, so start from the cleanest source you have.
Drop it onto this page. The WhatsApp Status preset is already selected, so it resizes straight to 1080 x 1920 pixels and shows the crop before you download.