Crop Image
Drag to select your crop area. Choose a preset ratio or enter exact pixels.
Drop your image here, or click to browse
Supports PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, up to 20 MB
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What is a Crop Image?
An online image cropper lets you trim any photo or graphic to the exact area you need, right in your browser. Whether you need a square for a profile picture, a 16:9 crop for a YouTube thumbnail, or a custom pixel crop for a website, this free tool handles it instantly without any software.
How to use the Crop Image
- 1Upload your image (PNG, JPG, or WebP)
- 2Drag the crop handles to select the area you want to keep. Choose a preset aspect ratio (1:1, 16:9, 4:3, etc.) or leave it free for a custom crop. You can also type exact pixel values.
- 3Click Apply and download your cropped image as PNG.
When to use it
- ✓Crop a photo to a square for Instagram or profile pictures
- ✓Cut a 16:9 thumbnail from a wider image
- ✓Remove unwanted borders or whitespace from a graphic
- ✓Crop a logo or signature from a scanned document
- ✓Prepare images at exact dimensions for a website or app
Frequently asked questions
Does cropping reduce image quality?
No. Cropping simply removes pixels outside the selection. The remaining pixels are untouched and retain their original quality.
Can I crop to an exact size in pixels?
Yes. Use the X, Y, W, H input fields below the crop canvas to enter exact pixel coordinates and dimensions.
What aspect ratios are available?
Free (no constraint), 1:1 (square), 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2, and 2:3. Select one before dragging to lock the ratio while resizing.
What format is the output?
The cropped image is downloaded as PNG, which preserves quality and supports transparency.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. All cropping happens locally in your browser using the Canvas API. Your image never leaves your device.