Image Crop

Crop images to exact dimensions or preset aspect ratios.

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Cropped Preview

Crop preview will appear here

Deep Dive

Crop images interactively with freeform selection or locked aspect ratios (1:1, 4:3, 16:9, etc.) using a drag-and-drop crop interface. Preview the crop before applying and download the result. All cropping is done in your browser using Canvas — no upload needed.

Who uses this?

  • Cropping a profile photo to a square for social media
  • Removing unwanted borders or watermarks from an image
  • Extracting a region of interest from a screenshot
  • Preparing a 16:9 thumbnail for a video upload

Common Errors & Fixes

Crop area snaps back unexpectedly

If a fixed aspect ratio is locked, the crop area adjusts automatically to maintain the ratio as you resize.

Cropped output is blurry

You may have cropped to a very small region and it appears enlarged. Increase the crop area or work with a higher-resolution source image.

Expert FAQ

Can I crop to an exact pixel size?

Yes. Enter exact pixel values for width and height in the crop settings to define a precise crop region.

Does cropping reduce file size?

Yes, significantly. A smaller canvas contains fewer pixels and therefore produces a smaller file on export.

Can I undo a crop?

The original image remains loaded. Simply adjust the crop handles and re-apply without re-uploading.

Alternatives

Squoosh.appCanvaGIMP