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Crop image

Cut away the parts of a photo you don't need: crop to a square for a profile picture, to 16:9 for a banner or slide, or to any shape you like. Drag the box over your image, and if a website or form asks for an exact size, save the result at exactly that many pixels.

Your files are processed in your browser and never leave your device.

How to use Crop image

  1. Click "Select image" and choose a JPG, PNG or WebP image.
  2. Choose a shape: Free, Square, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 35×45 mm, or your own ratio.
  3. Drag the box over the part you want to keep, and drag its corners to make it bigger or smaller.
  4. If you need an exact size, tick "Save at an exact size in pixels" and type it in.
  5. Click "Crop image", check the result and download it.

How to crop a photo to a square

Choose Square and the crop box keeps a perfect 1:1 shape however you drag it. Move it over the face or object you want in the middle, then make it as large as you can for the sharpest result. Square photos are what most profile pictures, online shops and social media posts use.

The square keeps the photo's own pixels. If a site asks for a particular size, such as 1080 × 1080 pixels, tick "Save at an exact size in pixels" as well.

How to crop an image to a specific size

Tick "Save at an exact size in pixels" and type the size you need, for example 1200 × 628 for a link preview or 600 × 600 for a form. The crop box locks to that shape, and whatever you select is saved at exactly that size.

For the sharpest result, choose a selection at least as large as the size you typed; the tool tells you when it will have to enlarge. If you need the whole picture without cutting anything off, use Resize image with "Add white border" instead.

What if the cropped image isn't what you expected?

The preview always shows the selection that will be saved. If the result surprises you, check these.

  1. The result looks soft: you chose an exact size larger than your selection. Make the box bigger, or choose a smaller size.
  2. The box won't move further: it always stays inside the picture. Make it smaller by dragging a corner, then move it.
  3. The box keeps its shape when you resize it: a shape is selected. Choose Free to crop any shape.
  4. An iPhone photo (HEIC) takes a moment longer: it is turned into a JPG first, and the cropped picture is saved as a JPG.

Frequently asked questions

Is my image uploaded anywhere?

No. The image is cropped inside your web browser, on your own computer or phone, and never sent to us or anyone else.

Is Crop image free?

Yes. It is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many images you crop.

Does cropping reduce the quality?

No. The part you keep has exactly the same pixels as in the original, and it is saved in the same format at high quality. The only time quality drops is when you ask for an exact size larger than your selection, because enlarging can't add detail; the tool warns you when that happens.

Which file format will I get?

The same as your original: a JPG stays a JPG, a PNG stays a PNG (with any transparency) and a WebP stays a WebP. An iPhone HEIC photo is saved as a JPG. Safari can't save WebP, so there a WebP becomes a PNG.

Can I crop a photo on my phone?

Yes. Drag the box with your finger to move it, and drag a corner to resize it. The page doesn't scroll while you drag the box. The cropped photo is saved to your phone, ready to share or upload.

Can I crop a passport photo?

Yes. Choose the 35×45 mm shape to frame your head and shoulders. To also get the exact print size of 35 × 45 mm, use Resize image to 35x45mm, which sets the print resolution too. Neither tool checks the official photo rules, so compare the result with the guidance for your application. Resize image to 35x45mm

Can I crop with the keyboard?

Yes. Press Tab until the crop box is selected, then use the arrow keys to move it and Shift with the arrow keys to make it bigger or smaller.

Is there a size limit?

You can crop photos of any normal size, including 48-megapixel phone photos. An exact size can be up to 16,000 pixels on each side. Very large images may be slower on older phones.

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