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Cropping removes distracting edges, straightens your composition around the subject and makes an image fit the exact shape a platform expects. This free image cropper gives you a precise, resizable crop box with rule-of-thirds guides, and it exports the selected area at the original resolution, so you never lose detail.
Because the image is processed by your browser, cropping is instant even on large photos, and nothing is uploaded or stored.
How to crop an image
- Add an image by dropping it on the upload area, browsing, or pasting.
- Choose an aspect ratio: Free for any shape, or a fixed ratio such as 1:1 for profile pictures or 16:9 for video thumbnails.
- Drag inside the box to move it, or drag a corner handle to resize. Keyboard users can press the arrow keys to move the box and Shift + arrow keys to resize it.
- Pick an output format and press Crop image.
- Check the preview and download your cropped picture.
Features and benefits
- Six aspect ratios including square, widescreen and vertical story formats.
- Live pixel size shows the exact output dimensions while you drag.
- Rule-of-thirds grid helps you place the subject for a balanced composition.
- Full-resolution export in JPEG, PNG or WebP.
- Touch and keyboard friendly for phones, tablets and accessibility.
Which aspect ratio should I use?
| Ratio | Common uses |
|---|---|
| 1:1 | Profile pictures, Instagram posts, product thumbnails, app icons |
| 4:3 | Presentations, classic photo prints, many tablet screens |
| 16:9 | YouTube thumbnails, website banners, video frames |
| 9:16 | Stories, Reels, TikTok and Shorts covers |
| 3:2 | Standard camera photos and 6×4 inch prints |
Practical examples
- Turning a group photo into a clean head-and-shoulders profile picture.
- Removing the status bar and notifications from a phone screenshot.
- Making every product photo in your shop the same square shape.
- Framing a landscape photo as a 16:9 banner for your website.
Frequently asked questions
Does cropping reduce image quality?
No. The cropped area is copied pixel for pixel from the original. Only saving as JPEG or WebP adds light compression, which you will not notice at the default setting.
Can I crop to a circle?
Crop to 1:1 first. Most platforms, such as social networks and email apps, display square profile photos as circles automatically.
How do I crop an image to a specific pixel size?
Crop to the matching aspect ratio here, then set the exact width and height with our Image Resizer.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The crop box supports touch gestures on phones and tablets.
Related tools
Set exact pixel dimensions after cropping.
Image CompressorReduce the file size for the web.
YouTube Thumbnail DownloaderGet HD thumbnails for reference.