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Crop Image

Crop images online for free — drag the crop box or pick an aspect ratio (1:1, 4:5, 9:16, 16:9 and more), then download as JPG, PNG, WebP or PDF. Runs 100% in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

100% private — your image never leaves your browser. Conversion happens on your device; nothing is uploaded.

100% private — runs in your browser

Images never leave your device. Export as JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, BMP, or a single-page PDF.

How to crop an image

  1. Drop your image here, or click to choose it — it opens in Crop mode.
  2. Drag the crop box and its corner handles, or choose an aspect ratio.
  3. Pick a social preset to center-crop for Instagram, Stories, YouTube and more.
  4. Choose the output format and download your cropped image.

What you can use it for

  • Square-crop photos for Instagram posts and profile pictures
  • Cut 9:16 frames for Stories, Reels and TikTok
  • Trim screenshots down to the part that matters
  • Crop product photos to a consistent ratio for your store

Aspect ratios and social sizes

RatioCommon use
1:1Instagram posts, profile pictures, product photos
4:5Instagram portrait posts (the tallest feed format)
9:16Stories, Reels, TikTok and Shorts
16:9YouTube thumbnails, X/Twitter images, presentations
3:2Standard camera photos and 6 × 4 in prints
2:3Pinterest pins and portrait prints

Pick a social preset to center-crop in one click, then drag the box to choose exactly what stays in the frame.

Crop vs. resize

Cropping cuts away the edges and keeps the pixels inside the box untouched. Resizing scales the whole picture up or down. To hit an exact size such as 1080 × 1080 px, crop to the ratio first (1:1), then set the pixel size in the Resize tab.

Choosing the output format

  • JPG for photos — small and universally supported.
  • PNG for screenshots, graphics and anything with transparency.
  • WebP or AVIF for websites — much smaller files in modern browsers.
  • PDF when a form or portal asks for a document instead of an image.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I crop an image to a specific aspect ratio?

Choose a ratio from the Aspect ratio menu — 1:1, 4:5, 9:16, 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 or 2:3 — and the crop box locks to it. Drag the box to choose which part of the image to keep.

Can I crop for Instagram or YouTube automatically?

Yes. Pick a Social crop preset and the image is center-cropped to that platform's shape. You can still move the box afterwards.

Does cropping reduce image quality?

Cropping only removes the outer area, so the pixels you keep are untouched. For JPG and WebP you can set the export quality; PNG output is lossless.

Can I resize as well as crop?

Yes — switch to the Resize tab to set exact pixel dimensions or a social-media size after cropping.

Is my image uploaded?

No. Cropping happens in your browser, so your photos never leave your device.