Aspect Ratio Guides

Aspect ratio guides for when you need the idea: what the shape means, when to keep the whole picture, and why two files can share a shape and still look different.

How the guides differ from tools

Guides answer a question in prose: what the colon means, how to simplify a width and height, how crop differs from pad, and how padding changes a frame without cutting it. Tools are the forms that apply those steps to a number you type, usually the missing width or height of a ratio.

Aspect Ratio Guides - Aspect Ratio Calculator

Each guide links back to the calculator that uses the same rule, so the worked example and the live result stay on one formula.

Frequently asked questions

Do guides include a calculator?

Yes, a compact ar-tool so you can try the step you just read.

Are FAQ answers links?

No. Answers are plain text.

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