Crop an image online for free

Select the area you want to keep or choose a preset aspect ratio.

Choose an image to crop

Drop an image here, or choose one from your device.

JPG, PNG, WebP

Other formats & privacy

Also opens GIF, SVG, BMP and AVIF when supported by your browser. Images stay on your device.

How to use this tool

Drag the crop frame over the part of the image you want to keep, then download the cropped result.

  1. 1Select an image from your device.
  2. 2Choose Free or an aspect ratio, then position the crop frame.
  3. 3Apply the crop and download the result as PNG, JPG, or WebP.

Best for

Removing unwanted edges or preparing an image for a profile picture, post, thumbnail, or fixed frame.

Privacy

Your image is processed locally in your browser and is not uploaded to us. Read our privacy policy

Cropping an image vs resizing it

Cropping removes the parts of an image that sit outside the selected frame. Resizing changes the output dimensions without choosing a new visible area. If you need to remove unwanted edges or reframe the subject, crop the image first.

Read the crop vs resize guide

Choosing an aspect ratio

Crop to 1:1Crop to 4:5Crop to 3:4Crop to 4:3Crop to 16:9Crop to 9:16Compare common image aspect ratios

Crop modeUseful for
FreeRemoving edges without locking the frame to a fixed ratio
1:1Square profile images, avatars, and square layouts
4:5Portrait frames that are four units wide by five units high
3:4Portrait frames that are three units wide by four units high
4:3Landscape frames that are four units wide by three units high
16:9Widescreen video, thumbnails, presentations, and landscape layouts
3:2Landscape frames that are three units wide by two units high
2:3Portrait frames that are two units wide by three units high
9:16Vertical phone layouts, stories, reels, and short-form visuals

Limitations

  • Cropping changes the image dimensions; it does not automatically add padding around the image.

Questions

How do I crop an image online?

Choose an image, position the crop frame over the area you want to keep, apply the crop, and download the result.

What is the difference between cropping and resizing?

Cropping removes content outside a selected frame. Resizing changes pixel dimensions without choosing a different visible area.

Can I crop an image to a square?

Yes. Choose the 1:1 crop ratio or use the dedicated square crop tool to keep the frame locked to equal width and height.

Which crop ratio should I choose?

Use free crop when no fixed ratio is needed, 1:1 for a square, 16:9 for a wide frame, and 9:16 for a tall vertical frame.

Does cropping reduce the number of pixels in an image?

Usually yes. Cropping discards the pixels outside the selected area, so the cropped result can contain fewer total pixels than the source image.

Is the image uploaded when I crop it?

No. The selected image, crop preview, and export are processed locally in your browser.

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