Image Tools
Crop Image
Drag the box to reposition, drag the corner handle to resize.
Drop an image or tap to browse
Files are processed on your device. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
Crop Image: what this tool does
Crop an image to remove unwanted edges, isolate a subject, or create a specific composition. Cropping changes which pixels remain rather than simply changing the image dimensions.
How it works
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Upload an image and a selection box appears over it automatically, ready to adjust.
- 02
Drag the box to reposition it, or drag the corner handle to resize — the preview updates live as you move it.
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Download just the selected area as a new image file, at the exact crop you framed.
When this tool is useful
- Removing empty borders or unwanted objects near an edge.
- Preparing a photo for a profile or document.
- Creating a clean composition before resizing or compressing.
Supported formats
What to know before you use this tool
Cropping removes unwanted areas outside a rectangular frame. A good crop is based on the final use of the image, not simply on making the subject fill as much space as possible.
Good use cases
- Profile and thumbnail images
- Removing distracting edges
- Preparing a consistent aspect ratio for a website or document
A sensible workflow
- Decide the destination aspect ratio first.
- Keep important faces, text, signatures, and logos away from the crop boundary.
- Review the crop at the size where the final image will actually be displayed.
Things worth checking
- Cropping does not remove an object from the middle of an image; it only removes areas outside the selected rectangle.
- Crop before resizing when large unused areas would otherwise consume pixels.
- Keep the original if you may need another crop later.
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Tips for better results
- Crop first when the unwanted area is large, then resize if needed.
- Use a consistent aspect ratio for repeated images.
- Keep important faces, text, and signatures away from the crop edge.
What to expect
Cropping permanently removes pixels from the exported image. It is different from resizing, which keeps the entire image.
Frequently asked questions
Can I crop to a specific aspect ratio, like square or 4:3?
You can freely resize the selection box to any shape you want — it's a manual drag, not locked to preset ratios, so you have full control over the exact crop.
Does cropping reduce image quality?
No — cropping just removes pixels outside the selection, it doesn't recompress or degrade the pixels you keep.
Can I undo a crop and start over?
Yes — use 'Process another file' to start fresh with the same image, or re-upload if you want a clean slate.
Common mistakes to avoid
Cropping too tight around the subject
Especially for ID photos or profile pictures, cropping right up against the edge of a face or object leaves no margin for platforms that apply their own further cropping (like circular profile-picture masks). Leave a small buffer around the subject.
Not checking the crop at the final display size
A crop that looks fine in a large preview can look off-center or too tight once shown at the small size it'll actually appear at (a thumbnail, an avatar). Preview at realistic size when possible.
Cropping before straightening a tilted photo
If the original photo is slightly tilted, crop after straightening it, not before — cropping first often means re-cropping again once the image is rotated to level.