How do I find the aspect ratio of an image or photo?

Method 1: Use Our Online Calculator (Fastest)

1. Visit our aspect ratio calculator
2. Upload your image or enter its dimensions
3. The calculator instantly displays the aspect ratio

Method 2: Check File Properties (Windows)

1. Right-click your image file
2. Select "Properties"
3. Click the "Details" tab
4. Find "Dimensions" (e.g., 1920 x 1080)
5. Divide width by height and simplify: 1920 ÷ 1080 = 16:9

Method 3: Check File Info (Mac)

1. Right-click your image
2. Select "Get Info"
3. Look for "Dimensions" under "More Info"
4. Calculate the ratio from those dimensions

Method 4: Use Photo Editing Software

• Photoshop: Open image → Image → Image Size (displays dimensions)
• GIMP: Open image → Image → Scale Image (shows dimensions)
• Preview (Mac): Open image → Tools → Show Inspector

Method 5: Online Image Properties

If viewing an image online:

1. Right-click the image
2. Select "Open image in new tab"
3. The dimensions often appear in the browser tab or when you hover over the image

Quick Calculation:

Once you have the dimensions (e.g., 4032 x 3024):

1. Divide width by height: 4032 ÷ 3024 = 1.333...
2. Recognize common ratios:

• 1.333 = 4:3
• 1.5 = 3:2
• 1.778 = 16:9
• 2.35 or 2.39 = Cinematic