Batch Image Resize

Resize many images at once by max dimension (longest side) or percentage.

Tool Media & Files Updated Apr 19, 2026
How to Use
  1. Drop multiple images (up to ~200 per batch) into the input area.
  2. Choose how to resize: by maximum dimension (longest side becomes that size) or by percentage scaling.
  3. Pick the output format: keep original, or convert all to JPEG, PNG, or WebP.
  4. For lossy formats, set the quality slider — 0.85 is a good default.
  5. Click Start; each resized image downloads as it completes.
  6. Original aspect ratios are preserved; nothing is cropped.
Batch
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Drop multiple images
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Notes

Max side
Fit longest dimension
Aspect
Always preserved
Percentage
25 = ¼ size
JPEG 0.85
Common sweet spot
WebP
20-30% smaller
Privacy
Local

About the Batch Image Resize

Working on image, audio and file tasks? The Batch Image Resize is a free browser tool that gives you the answer in seconds. Resize many images at once by max dimension (longest side) or percentage.

How it works

Type in what you have, and the answer shows up right away. Change anything and it updates by itself. Everything runs in your browser, so it is fast and nothing you type is sent away.

Want the deeper story? The Knowledge Base explains the ideas behind the tools in more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many images can I process at once?

Practical limit is around 200 images per batch on a typical desktop browser. Memory and download throughput become the bottleneck above that. For thousands of images, batch in groups or use a desktop tool like ImageMagick or Sharp (Node.js) which run command-line and have no browser memory limits.

What's 'longest side' resize?

The image is scaled so its longest dimension equals the target value, with aspect ratio preserved. Setting longest side = 1200 means a 4000×3000 image becomes 1200×900 (landscape) or 900×1200 (portrait). Useful when you want a consistent maximum size regardless of orientation.

Will the originals be modified?

No — resizing produces new files; the originals on your computer are untouched. Each resized image downloads with its original name (or with a configurable suffix like '-1200' to avoid overwriting).

Should I use percentage or fixed dimension?

<strong>Fixed dimension</strong> for consistent output (e.g., 'all images max 1200px wide for the web'). <strong>Percentage</strong> for proportional scaling regardless of input size (e.g., '50% all sizes for thumbnails'). Pick whichever matches your goal — both are common.

Why convert formats during batch?

Useful for size optimization: converting a folder of PNG photos to JPEG often saves 50–70% of bytes with no visible quality loss. Converting to WebP saves even more. Useful for compatibility: ensuring all output images are the same format makes downstream processing simpler.

Are images uploaded?

No. Resizing happens entirely in your browser using HTML5 canvas. Even large batches of high-resolution images stay local. Memory grows with the largest image being processed; multi-MP images are fine on any modern device.

How do I use the Batch Image Resize?

Just type your numbers. The answer shows up right away — there is no button to press. Change anything and it updates by itself.

Do I need to install or sign up for anything?

Not at all — it runs in the browser with nothing to install and no account. After it loads once, it even works without an internet connection.

Is my information private?

Yes. Everything happens in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to a server or saved anywhere.

Common Use Cases

Preparing web assets

Resize a folder of full-resolution photos to the max dimension your CMS or framework expects.

Email-friendly photos

Reduce a batch of camera photos to manageable email sizes (1200×900 or smaller).

Bulk thumbnail generation

Generate 200×200 or 400×400 thumbnails from product, gallery, or portfolio photos.

Mobile-optimized assets

Create lower-resolution versions of images for serving to mobile users with limited bandwidth.

Photo gallery preparation

Resize all photos in a wedding, event, or trip gallery to consistent dimensions before publishing.

Migration between platforms

Match new-platform image dimensions when migrating from one CMS, e-commerce, or gallery system to another.

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