# How to Resize Images Before Posting in Hootsuite

> To resize images before posting in Hootsuite, open the Composer panel, hover over the photo in the Your Post section, and tap the Pencil icon. Select an option under Common Aspect Ratios, adjust the selector in the preview area, and tap Save to apply the changes.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-resize-images-before-posting-in-hootsuite/
Apps: Hootsuite
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4c7bab56e05a00ff8011/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside Hootsuite's Composer panel, go to the Your Post section and hover your mouse cursor over photo you want to resize. Tap the 'Pencil' icon to get started.
2. After that, browse the options under Common Aspect Ratios and select the new image size you want to apply.
3. Subsequently, go to the preview area and move the selector based on your preference.
4. Once done, tap 'Save' to apply the changes.
5. After completing these steps, the image of your Hootsuite post will be resized accordingly before posting it.