Image cropper
Remove unwanted edges, focus on a subject, or fit an aspect ratio (1:1, 16:9, 4:5) before upload. Cropping reduces pixel dimensions and often file size. Drag the crop box, confirm, and download — all locally.
How to crop an image
1. Upload the image.
2. Drag the crop handles or pick a preset aspect ratio.
3. Position the frame on the subject.
4. Apply crop and download the result.
Cropping examples
Instagram square post
Crop a landscape photo to 1:1 so the face stays centered in the feed thumbnail.
Remove scanner border
Trim black edges from a document scan before PNG to PDF conversion.
LinkedIn banner slice
Extract a 1584×396 region from a wide team photo for profile header specs.
When to crop
• When platform specs require exact aspect ratios.
• When removing distractions at the edges improves composition.
• When you need smaller dimensions without only compressing quality.
Aspect ratios for social platforms
Feed posts often use 1:1 or 4:5; stories and reels use 9:16; YouTube thumbnails 16:9. Cropping to platform specs avoids automatic center-crops that cut off heads.
Frequently asked questions
Does cropping reduce resolution?
Yes — you keep only pixels inside the crop box. Enlarging later will look soft.
Can I set custom aspect ratios?
Many crop tools offer freeform and presets like 16:9, 4:3, and 1:1.
Crop before or after rotate?
Rotate to correct orientation first, then crop.
JPEG quality after crop?
Re-encoding may apply default JPEG quality — compress again if size matters.
Non-destructive editing?
This tool exports a new file. Keep your original if you might need to recrop.