Resize vs Crop Comparison
Key differences at a glance
Aspect
Changes dimensions?
Keeps all content?
Reduces file size?
Changes composition?
Affects sharpness?
Use case
Resize
Yes - uniformly
Yes - all preserved
Yes - proportional
No
Only when upscaling
Fit to dimensions
Crop
Yes - by removing
No - edges cut
Yes - often more
Yes - reframes image
No - improves detail
Improve composition