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JPG, PNG, WebP · paste with Ctrl+VPre-set for you: the crop box is locked to a 1:1 square. Drag it to move, pull a corner to resize, or use the arrow keys (Shift + arrows to resize). Other ratios are one click away in the full Image Cropper.
Where square images are used
| Use | Recommended size |
|---|---|
| Instagram square post | 1080 × 1080 px |
| YouTube profile picture | 800 × 800 px |
| LinkedIn profile photo | 400 × 400 px or larger |
| Online shop product grid | at least 1000 × 1000 px |
| App icon or favicon source | 512 × 512 px or larger |
Most profile pictures are displayed as a circle, so the corners of your square will be hidden. Keep the face, logo or product in the centre with a little space around it.
How to crop a photo to a square
- Drop your photo in the box above. A centred square crop appears straight away.
- Drag the square over the part you want to keep. Pull a corner handle to make it bigger or smaller; it stays perfectly square.
- Choose an output format if needed, then press Crop image.
- Download the square. To make it an exact size such as 1080 × 1080, use the Resize → button that appears after downloading.
Tips for great square crops
- For portraits, leave a little space above the head and place the eyes about one third from the top.
- Product photos look best with the item filling about 80–85% of the square and an even margin on every side.
- Want a clean, uniform look for a shop? Put products on white first with our white background tool, then crop.
Frequently asked questions
Does cropping reduce quality?
No. The crop is taken from your original pixels at full resolution. Only the area outside the square is removed.
Can I make a square without cutting anything off?
Cropping always removes something. To keep the whole photo, you would need to add borders instead, which this tool does not do.
How do I make a round profile picture?
Upload the square: Instagram, LinkedIn, WhatsApp and YouTube show it as a circle automatically.
Related tools
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Image ResizerScale the square to exact pixels.
Background RemoverClean backgrounds for profile and product photos.
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