Click to choose an image — or drag one here
Cut an image down to the part that matters
Cropping removes the outer edges of a picture so only the part you care about remains. You need it to straighten a crooked snapshot, cut out a distracting background, turn a wide photo into a square profile picture, or pull a single detail out of a screenshot. This tool loads your image into a live canvas, lets you drag a selection box over the area to keep, and saves the result instantly in the same format. Because the whole thing happens in your browser, your photo is never uploaded.
How to crop an image
- Click the box above to choose an image, or drag one straight in.
- When the preview appears, drag a rectangle across it to mark the area you want to keep.
- Adjust the box until the framing looks right — watch the proportions if you need a particular shape.
- Click Crop & download to save the trimmed image to your device.
Common jobs this tool helps finish
- Square profile pictures: drag a 1:1 box to make an avatar for social media, Slack or a forum.
- Removing clutter: cut away a messy background, a stray finger or an unwanted person at the edge of a shot.
- Pulling out a detail: isolate one chart, label or area from a larger screenshot or document scan.
- Fixing composition: recentre an off-balance photo or re-frame to put the subject where it belongs.
Composition, aspect ratios and format
A good crop is mostly about framing. Try placing your subject slightly off-centre rather than dead middle, and leave a little breathing room so nothing important touches the edge. The aspect ratio — the proportion between width and height — depends on where the image will live: 1:1 squares for avatars and many social feeds, 16:9 widescreen for thumbnails and slides, 4:5 tall for phone-friendly posts, and 3:2 for classic photo prints. You shape the box yourself as you drag, so any of these is just a matter of watching the selection. Cropping is also kind to quality: it only discards the pixels outside your box, leaving everything you keep exactly as it was, and the tool preserves the original format so a transparent PNG stays a transparent PNG.
Is it private?
Yes. Cropping runs entirely on your own device inside the browser. Your image is never uploaded to a server, never stored by us, and never seen by anyone else — a real difference from online croppers that send your files away to be processed.
Related tools
After cropping you can set exact dimensions with Resize Image, fix a sideways shot using Rotate Image, or shrink the file with Compress Image. Starting from an iPhone photo? Convert it first with HEIC to JPG.
Frequently asked questions
Does cropping reduce image quality?
No. Cropping simply removes the pixels outside your selection; the pixels you keep are untouched. The only change is fewer pixels overall, which also makes the file a little smaller.
Can I crop to a specific aspect ratio like 1:1 or 16:9?
You set the shape by hand as you drag the selection box, so you can make it square, widescreen or any rectangle you like. Watch the proportions while dragging to match a ratio.
Does it keep the original format?
Yes. PNG and WebP stay in their own format so transparency is preserved; other inputs are saved as JPG.
What is the difference between cropping and resizing?
Cropping cuts away part of the picture to change what is shown and its shape. Resizing keeps the whole picture but changes its pixel dimensions. They are often used together.
Are my images uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser — your files are never uploaded.