How to Resize Images Before Posting in Hootsuite
- George Apostolov
How to Resize Images Before Posting in Hootsuite: step-by-step guide
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.
After that, browse the options under Common Aspect Ratios and select the new image size you want to apply.
Subsequently, go to the preview area and move the selector based on your preference.
Once done, tap 'Save' to apply the changes.
After completing these steps, the image of your Hootsuite post will be resized accordingly before posting it.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Hootsuite tutorial
Resize post images in Hootsuite by editing aspect ratios and adjusting the preview selector in the Composer panel before saving. This guide shows how to resize Images Before Posting in Hootsuite in 5 steps, starting with "Inside Hootsuite's Composer panel, go to the Your Post section and hover your mouse cur..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the image of your Hootsuite post will be resized accordin...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Hootsuite interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to resize Images Before Posting in Hootsuite?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Hootsuite data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Hootsuite. Related guides: How to Save Posts as Drafts in Hootsuite, How to Schedule a Single Post in Hootsuite and How to Set the Time Zone in Hootsuite. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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