Visual Comparisons

Compare Common Aspect Ratios

See how different aspect ratios compare side by side. Understand which ratio works best for your content at a glance.

1:1 (Square) vs 16:9 (Widescreen)
1:1
Square
1080×1080
vs
16:9
Widescreen
1920×1080

Square for social media feeds and profile photos. Widescreen for video, monitors, and YouTube.

16:9 (Landscape) vs 9:16 (Portrait)
16:9
Landscape
1920×1080
vs
9:16
Portrait
1080×1920

16:9 for desktop viewing and horizontal video. 9:16 for mobile Stories, Reels, and TikTok.

4:3 (Classic) vs 16:9 (Widescreen)
4:3
Classic
1024×768
vs
16:9
Widescreen
1920×1080

4:3 was the standard for old TVs and monitors. 16:9 is modern widescreen standard for all displays.

3:2 (Photography) vs 4:3 (Classic)
3:2
Photo
3000×2000
vs
4:3
Classic
1024×768

3:2 is 35mm film and DSLR standard. 4:3 is slightly more square, used in presentations and iPad displays.

4:5 (Portrait) vs 1:1 (Square)
4:5
Portrait
1080×1350
vs
1:1
Square
1080×1080

4:5 takes more vertical space on Instagram feeds. 1:1 is perfect for grid layouts and profile photos.

21:9 (Ultrawide) vs 16:9 (Widescreen)
21:9
Ultrawide
2560×1080
vs
16:9
Widescreen
1920×1080

21:9 is cinematic format for movies and ultrawide monitors. 16:9 is standard for video and displays.

2:3 (Classic Portrait) vs 4:5 (Social Portrait)
2:3
Classic
2000×3000
vs
4:5
Social
1080×1350

2:3 is print standard for posters and photos. 4:5 is optimized for Instagram portrait posts.

3:4 (New Instagram) vs 4:5 (Instagram Portrait)
3:4
New Grid
1080×1440
vs
4:5
Portrait
1080×1350

3:4 is Instagram's new grid format (2025+). 4:5 is traditional Instagram portrait format, still supported.

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Aspect Ratio Tip

Aspect ratio defines the shape, not the size. 1920×1080 and 3840×2160 both have 16:9 ratio — the second is 4× larger but maintains the same proportions. When choosing ratios, consider your platform: 9:16 for mobile Stories, 16:9 for YouTube, 1:1 for Instagram grid.

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