Pixels and crop are different.
Resize changes pixel dimensions. Crop changes which part of the image survives. Changing aspect ratio often means doing one, the other, or adding empty space.
Presentation & Layout
Calculate pixel dimensions for common slide ratios.
Input
Answer
1920 × 1080
Use 1920×1080 as a strong default for 16:9 screen presentations.
Useful to know
Resize changes pixel dimensions. Crop changes which part of the image survives. Changing aspect ratio often means doing one, the other, or adding empty space.
A new shape cannot reveal content outside the original frame, and enlarging dimensions does not create genuine captured detail.
View the slide full-screen. Editing view can hide how crowded a layout feels when presented.
Pick the final destination first. A profile photo, print, story and website hero all want different shapes for a reason.