Capsule Resizer
Resize and crop your Steam capsule images to all required formats. Ensure your game looks perfect across every part of the Steam store.
What is the Capsule Resizer?
The Capsule Resizer is a specialized tool for preparing your game's imagery for Steam's various display formats. Steam requires different image sizes for different parts of the store - from the main capsule to the library header, vertical capsule, and more.
Rather than manually resizing and cropping your artwork in external software, this tool lets you quickly prepare all the formats you need in one place, with precise control over how your image is cropped for each format.
Why Multiple Capsule Formats Matter
Steam displays your game in various places throughout the platform, each with different image dimensions:
Players see your game in search results, on the homepage, in their library, in recommendation feeds, and more. Each placement uses different image sizes and aspect ratios.
If you only provide one format, Steam will automatically crop and resize it, which often results in awkward compositions with important elements cut off or positioned poorly.
By providing properly prepared images for each format, you ensure your game looks its best everywhere it appears on Steam.
Understanding Steam Capsule Types
Steam uses several different image formats for displaying games:
Main Capsule
The primary image used in most store listings and search results
This is the most commonly seen format and should be your primary focus
Make sure the most important elements of your design are visible in this format
Small Capsule
Used in compact list views and certain recommendations
Your design needs to remain clear and readable even at this smaller size
Avoid designs that become too cluttered when scaled down
Header Capsule
Wide format used on your store page header
Often the first thing visitors see on your store page
Take advantage of the wider aspect ratio for panoramic compositions
Vertical Capsule
Tall format used in certain promotional placements
Less commonly seen, but important for complete coverage
Vertical compositions work better than horizontal ones for this format
Library Capsule
Used in players' Steam libraries after they purchase your game
This is what players see most often after buying your game
Should clearly identify your game among many others in their library
How to Use the Capsule Resizer
The resizing process is designed to be quick and intuitive:
1. Upload Your Image
Click "Choose Image" and select the capsule artwork you want to resize
Use a high-resolution source image for best results
The tool accepts standard image formats (JPG, PNG, etc.)
2. Select Capsule Type
Choose which format you want to create from the dropdown menu
You can process one format at a time to ensure perfect positioning for each
3. Crop and Position
The tool shows a preview of how your image will be cropped to the selected format
Drag and adjust the crop area to ensure important elements are included
Check that text remains readable and key visuals aren't cut off
The preview shows exactly what the final image will look like
4. Download
Once you're satisfied with the crop, click download to save the resized image
Repeat the process for each capsule format you need
Keep organized by naming files according to their format
Best Practices for Cropping
Getting the most out of each capsule format requires thoughtful cropping:
- •Identify your focal point: Determine the most important part of your image (usually the title and main visual)
- •Safe zones: Keep critical elements away from edges where they might be cut off
- •Check all formats: Make sure your composition works reasonably well in all required formats
- •Prioritize readability: Your game title must be clearly readable in every format
- •Consider the aspect ratio: Some formats are wider, others are taller - plan accordingly
- •Test at actual size: View your capsules at the size they'll appear on Steam to ensure clarity
Designing for Multiple Formats
If you're creating capsule art from scratch, design with all formats in mind from the start:
Center your key elements so they'll be visible in all crop ratios, or create a flexible composition that works well when cropped differently.
Leave space around your title and important visuals - this "breathing room" makes it easier to crop for different formats.
Consider creating format-specific variations for critical formats like the header capsule if a single design doesn't work well for all.
Test your design early by cropping it to different aspect ratios to identify potential issues before finalizing your artwork.
Common Issues and Solutions
Here are solutions to common problems when preparing capsule images:
Title Gets Cut Off
Solution: Position your title more centrally in your original design, or make it smaller to fit within safe zones for all formats
Important Visual Elements Missing
Solution: Rearrange your composition to keep key elements in the center, or consider creating format-specific versions
Image Looks Blurry When Resized
Solution: Start with a higher resolution source image - at least 1920x1080 or larger
Composition Feels Cramped
Solution: Simplify your design - capsules work better with clear focal points than busy compositions
Integration with Capsule Generator
The Capsule Resizer works perfectly with images created in the Capsule Generator:
After creating and downloading your capsule from the Capsule Generator, you can upload it here to prepare all the additional formats Steam requires.
This workflow gives you complete control - design your ideal capsule, then adapt it to each format with precise cropping.
No Credit Cost
The Capsule Resizer is completely free to use - no credits required. Resize and crop as many images as you need for all your capsule formats without worrying about costs.
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