Free image tool
Crop Image
Trim and reframe photos with a precise drag-to-crop box and aspect-ratio presets, then download as PNG, JPG, or WebP. Everything runs in your browser — your image never leaves your device, so it is fast, free, and private.
- 🔒 No upload — runs in your browser
- 🆓 Free, no signup
- 🚫 No watermark
- ♾️ No limits
How to crop image
Upload an image
Drop in a single photo to crop.
Drag the crop box
Adjust the box, or pick an aspect-ratio preset like 1:1 or 16:9.
Crop & download
Export the cropped result as PNG, JPG, or WebP.
Why use this tool
📐 Aspect-ratio presets
1:1, 16:9, and 4:3 presets crop to an exact ratio in one click, or drag freely.
🎯 Pixel-precise
Enter exact width/height values for the crop box when precision matters.
🔒 100% private
Cropping runs locally in your browser — images are never uploaded to a server.
Common use cases
Square social posts
Crop to 1:1 for Instagram grids and profile pictures in one click.
Widescreen thumbnails
Use the 16:9 preset for YouTube thumbnails and video covers.
Remove distractions
Trim unwanted edges — background clutter, other people, extra sky — before publishing.
Marketplace grids
Match a square or fixed-ratio grid for consistent product listing thumbnails.
Composition first, then everything else
Cropping decides what stays in the frame — it should usually happen before resizing or compressing, since there’s no reason to spend bytes on pixels you’re about to discard. Drag the crop box freely for a custom composition, or lock to a preset ratio (1:1 square, 16:9 widescreen, 4:3 standard) when the destination — a social grid, a video thumbnail — has a fixed shape requirement.
For precise work, enter exact pixel values for the crop box instead of dragging by eye. This matters most for listing grids and template-based layouts where every image needs to match dimensions exactly, not just visually look similar.
Crop, then resize, then compress
Once the composition is right, scale to the actual display size with the image resizer — cropping alone doesn’t reduce file size if the cropped region is still huge — and finish with the image compressor for the smallest file at that size. This three-step order (crop → resize → compress) is the same sequence covered in depth in the compression guide below.
If the photo also needs its background removed — for a product listing or a transparent cutout — do that first with the background remover, then crop the result to the final composition.
Pro tips for crop image
- Crop before resizing — there’s no point processing pixels you’re about to discard.
- Use the 1:1 preset for any platform that displays images in a square grid.
- Enter exact pixel values instead of dragging when several images need to match dimensions precisely.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I crop an image to a square (1:1)?
Select the 1:1 aspect-ratio preset, drag the crop box over the area you want, and click Crop to export a perfect square.
Can I crop to a custom size?
Yes. Use the Free ratio to drag any rectangle, or enter exact pixel values for the crop box.
Is the cropper private?
Yes. Everything runs in your browser — your image never leaves your device, so it is fast, free, and private.
How do I crop an image to a perfect square?
Select the 1:1 aspect-ratio preset, drag the crop box over the area you want to keep, and click Crop — the export will be a perfect square regardless of the source image’s original shape.
Should I crop before or after resizing?
Crop first. Cropping decides the composition; resizing then scales that final composition to the pixel dimensions you actually need, so you’re not wasting processing (or file size) on pixels you’re about to discard.