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How to use Claude to resize images as a skill

People search this exact question. Here is the shortest path: free browser tool → copy-paste skill → optional MCP so Claude resizes images in chat.

Quick answer: Give Claude the free resize-images skill or connect Agent Media Tools MCP. Claude POSTs to /api/resize-image and returns a downloadUrl. No credit card for basic use.

Path A — 60 seconds (no install)

Browser

Open the free tool, upload a photo, set width (e.g. 800), download the result.

Open free resize tool →

Path B — Claude skill pack (recommended)

  1. Download /skills/resize-images/SKILL.md or copy it from the skills hub.
  2. Add it to Claude project instructions, Claude skills, or your agent system prompt.
  3. In chat: “Resize product.jpg to 1200px wide as WebP.”
  4. Claude uses the documented API contract and returns a temporary download URL.
curl -F "image=@product.jpg" -F "width=1200" -F "format=webp" \
  https://agentmediatools.com/api/resize-image

Response includes success, dimensions, and downloadUrl.

Path C — MCP for Claude Desktop / Claude Code

  1. Create a free account and API key via First win.
  2. Install the Agent Media Tools MCP connection (see MCP setup guide).
  3. Ask Claude: “Resize this image to 800px wide.” — it calls resize_image.

Full Claude Code walkthrough: Claude Code guide.

Works with more than Claude

ChatGPT / Custom GPT

Use REST Actions with the same endpoint.

Custom GPT guide →

Hermes / local agents

MCP or REST from Easy Mode and local bridges.

Easy Mode →

curl / CI

One multipart POST, no SDK.

curl guide →

n8n

HTTP node → storefront image pipeline.

n8n guide →

Free → paid ladder

See pricing → · First-win templates →

FAQ

How can I use Claude to resize images as a skill?

Install the free resize skill or MCP tool from Agent Media Tools. Claude POSTs the image to /api/resize-image and shares the downloadUrl.

Is AI image resizing free?

Basic resize is free subject to daily limits. No credit card required to start.

What formats are supported?

JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, and TIFF where the toolchain supports them. You can set output format and quality.

Next: chain resize → compress → WebP in one agent workflow.