Photo Aspect Ratio: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
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Lina Thorne • Updated · Posted in Crop Photo
It doesn’t matter if you want to share images on social media to promote your photography or some other business, you will inevitably come across such a thing as aspect ratio. At first, it might be slightly confusing and may even scare you. But in reality there’s nothing complicated or difficult about it. Let’s dive into the basics of aspect ratio and see what crucial things you’ll need to keep in mind.
What Does Aspect Ratio Mean?
Aspect ratio is the ratio of image’s width to its height. It’s usually written in the W:H format. For example, 3:2 or 4:3. The first number represents simplified units of width, while the second one – simplified units of height. Most full frame cameras have a sensor that’s 36x24mm, which means that when shooting, you’ll get images that have 3:2 or 2:3 aspect ratio.
