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# How to resize a photo on your phone

By [HandyBots team](https://handybots.tools/en/about/)  · Updated: November 5, 2026

- Free: 10 background removals and 30 edits a day
- @BgRemoverPhotoBot
- Done 334 times in 30 days · about 3.2 s each

[Open in Telegram: @BgRemoverPhotoBot](https://t.me/BgRemoverPhotoBot?start=s_web_en_resizephoto)

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In short

To resize a photo, send it as a file to the free bot @BgRemoverPhotoBot, tap **📐 Size** and choose **50%**, **1080 px** or **2048 px** — the long side gets that size, the proportions stay, and the result comes back as a file. 1080 px is the usual size for social media; 50% simply halves the picture.

- Cost: **Free: 10 background removals and 30 edits a day**
- Bot: **[@BgRemoverPhotoBot](https://handybots.tools/en/bots/bgremoverphotobot/) **

Main guide: [Remove the background from a photo for free](https://handybots.tools/en/guides/remove-background-from-photo/)

## Step by step

1. **Open the bot** —  Tap **Open in Telegram**, then **Start** in the chat with @BgRemoverPhotoBot.
2. **Send the picture as a file** —  Tap 📎 → **File** and pick the picture (JPG, PNG, WEBP or HEIC, up to 20 MB and 40 megapixels). A regular photo also works, but Telegram compresses it first.
3. **Tap “Size”** —  Under **What should I do with the picture?** tap **📐 Size**, then **50%**, **1080 px** or **2048 px**.
4. **Save the result** —  The bot sends the resized file, named like photo_1080px.jpg.

See it in Telegram

## No Telegram at hand? Do it in your browser

The same job runs right here in your browser, and your files stay on your device: [**Resize an image**](https://handybots.tools/en/tools/resize-image-online/)

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Size options

| Option | What happens | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 50% | Both sides are halved | A smaller file for email or chats |
| 1080 px | The long side becomes 1080 px | Instagram, stories, websites |
| 2048 px | The long side becomes 2048 px | Sharp photos that still load fast |

## Can a picture get bigger?

Yes, but at most twice: a 900 px picture can become 1080 px, a 600 px one won't be blown up to 2048 px. A HEIC photo comes back as a JPG.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is it free?**

Yes. Resizing counts towards the 30 free photo edits a day.

**Are the proportions kept?**

Yes. Only the long side is set; the other side follows, so nothing is stretched or cropped.

**Is the location removed?**

Yes. EXIF and XMP metadata, including GPS location, are not copied into the result.

**Is my photo stored?**

No. It is processed on our server and deleted after the reply. While the menu is open, the bot remembers the Telegram link to your picture for no longer than an hour.

**Do I need Telegram Premium to use @BgRemoverPhotoBot?**

No. @BgRemoverPhotoBot works for everyone, with or without Telegram Premium. Free: 10 background removals and 30 edits a day.

## Try it now — it's free

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[Open in Telegram: @BgRemoverPhotoBot](https://t.me/BgRemoverPhotoBot?start=s_web_en_resizephoto)

## Related guides

- [**Remove the background from a photo for free**To remove the background from a photo for free, send it to @BgRemoverPhotoBot and tap ✂️ Remove background — usually within seconds you get a PNG file with a transparent background.→](https://handybots.tools/en/guides/remove-background-from-photo/)
- [**How to remove an object or a person from a photo for free**To remove something from a photo, send the photo to the free bot @EraseFromPhotoBot, then send the same photo again with the unwanted part painted over using Telegram's brush ✏️ — the bot erases it, fills in the background and sends the result as a file in the original quality.→](https://handybots.tools/en/guides/remove-object-from-photo/)
- [**How to compress a photo without visible quality loss**To make a photo smaller without visible quality loss, send it as a file to the free bot @BgRemoverPhotoBot and tap 🗜 Compress — the bot replies with a lighter file and shows the size before and after.→](https://handybots.tools/en/guides/compress-photo-without-losing-quality/)
- [**How to convert HEIC to JPG on your phone**To convert a HEIC photo to JPG, send it as a file to the free bot @BgRemoverPhotoBot, tap 🔄 Format and then JPG — the bot sends back a JPG file.→](https://handybots.tools/en/guides/convert-heic-to-jpg/)

[All guides →](https://handybots.tools/en/guides/)

Source: https://handybots.tools/en/guides/resize-photo/