Crop Image

Cut away what you do not need. Drag the box freely or lock it to square, 16:9, Instagram and more.

🔒 Your files are processed on your device and never uploaded.

Crop Image at a glance

Price
Free
Account
Not needed
Watermark
None
Privacy
Files are processed inside your browser and are never uploaded.
Works on
Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone – in any modern browser
Install
Nothing to install
Drag to cropMove the box and pull its corners with your finger or mouse.
Ready-made shapesSquare, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16 Story, 3:2 and 4:5 for Instagram.
Circle & exact sizeCrop to a circle for profile pictures, or set the exact width and height in pixels.

How to use Crop Image

  1. Press Select image.
  2. Drag the box, or tap a shape like Square 1:1.
  3. Press Crop image and download.

Cropping tips

After cropping you can resize the picture to an exact pixel size.

Tips for cropping

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Frequently asked questions

How do I crop a picture?
Choose the image, drag the frame to the part you want to keep, or pick a ready shape such as 1:1, 4:5 or 16:9, then press Crop and download.
Is it free?
Yes, free with no watermark.
Does cropping reduce quality?
No. The part you keep stays at full resolution.
Which sizes are good for social media?
1:1 for profile pictures and square posts, 4:5 for Instagram portrait posts, 9:16 for stories and reels and 16:9 for YouTube thumbnails.
Can I crop a passport photo?
Yes, but Passport Photo Maker has the exact sizes for each country and a printable sheet.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. It is cropped in your browser.

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