What is a 1:1 aspect ratio?
1:1 means equal width and height — a perfect square. It's the most common ratio for profile pictures, Instagram feed posts, and product thumbnails.
Is 1:1 the same as square?
Yes. 1:1 and square are the same thing. The ratio simply means width equals height, regardless of the actual pixel dimensions.
What platforms use 1:1 images?
Instagram feed posts, most social media profile pictures, product listing thumbnails on e-commerce sites, and app icons all commonly use 1:1 square images.
