Crop Image
Cut any photo to the exact area you want. Drag the crop box, pick a ratio like 1:1 or 16:9, or type exact pixel sizes.
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- 100% free
- Unlimited use
- No sign-up
- No payment
- Files stay on your device
- No watermark
How to Crop an Image
- Open your image. JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC and more are supported.
- Choose a ratio (optional). Pick 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 4:5 or 9:16, or keep "Free".
- Move the crop box. Drag the box and its corners. Or type an exact width and height in pixels.
- Click "Crop & Download". Your cropped image saves right away.
Common Crop Ratios
| Ratio | Best for |
|---|---|
| 1:1 | Instagram square posts, profile pictures, product photos |
| 4:5 | Instagram portrait posts |
| 4:3 | Most phone photos, presentations |
| 3:2 | Camera photos, 4 × 6 prints |
| 16:9 | YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers, slides |
| 9:16 | Stories, Reels, TikTok, phone wallpapers |
Matching the ratio before you upload or print stops other apps from cutting your photo in odd places. See our photo sizes guide for print ratios.
Crop to an Exact Size in Pixels
Need exactly 600 × 600 px for a form, or 1280 × 720 px for a thumbnail? Type the numbers in the Width and Height boxes. The crop box snaps to that size. Move it to frame your subject, then download.
If your image is smaller than the size you need, crop to the right shape first, then use our image resizer to scale it.
Crop PNG Images Without Losing Transparency
Choose PNG in "Save as" and transparent areas stay transparent. That's perfect for logos and stickers. JPG fills transparency with white, so avoid it for cutouts.
Make a Round Profile Picture
Want a circle instead of a rectangle? Use our circle crop tool. It's made for profile pictures and avatars.
How to Crop on Mac, Windows and iPhone
- Mac: Open the image in Preview, drag a box with the selection tool, and press Command + K. Can't crop in Preview? Make sure the Rectangular Selection tool is active, then try again.
- Windows: Open the image in Photos, click Edit image (or press Ctrl + E), drag the corners and save. Or use Paint's Select and Crop.
- iPhone: Open the photo in Photos, tap Edit, then the Crop icon.
These work well for one image. The online cropper above adds exact pixel control and works the same everywhere. Cropping a screenshot? We have a full guide: How to Crop a Screenshot.
Private and Free
Cropping happens in your browser. Your photo isn't uploaded, and there's no watermark.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I crop a picture online?
Open it in the cropper above, drag the box over the area you want and click "Crop & Download".
How do I crop an image to a specific size?
Type the width and height in pixels. The crop box matches that size exactly.
How do I crop a photo into a square?
Choose the 1:1 ratio, position the box and download.
Does cropping reduce image quality?
No. Cropping removes pixels from the edges but doesn't change the pixels that remain.
Can I crop a GIF?
Yes, with our GIF cropper. It crops every frame and keeps the animation.
How do I crop a PNG and keep it transparent?
Choose PNG in "Save as" before downloading.
