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How to Crop Images
Upload image (JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, AVIF, BMP)
Drag cropping box to frame desired area—handles appear for resizing
Click aspect ratio button for constrained crop (1:1, 16:9, 4:3) or leave free for any shape
View real-time pixel dimensions in bottom overlay as you adjust
Click Process to extract cropped region—download starts immediately
Key Features
Visual Interactive Editor
See cropped result in real-time before processing. Zoom in for precision cropping small details. Grid overlay helps align composition (rule of thirds). Corner and edge handles for intuitive resizing. Works with touch gestures on mobile/tablet.
Social Media Aspect Ratios
1:1 square for Instagram posts, Facebook profile, Twitter avatar. 16:9 widescreen for YouTube thumbnails, LinkedIn banners, website headers. 4:3 traditional photo ratio for prints, presentations, product catalogs. Free crop for custom dimensions matching specific platform requirements (Pinterest 2:3, TikTok 9:16).
Lossless Quality Extraction
Canvas API extracts selected pixels at original resolution with zero recompression. Cropped output maintains source quality perfectly. For JPG inputs, no additional quality loss beyond original compression. PNG outputs preserve transparency. Works with high-resolution images (20MP+) without degradation.
Real-Time Measurement Display
Bottom overlay shows crop dimensions in pixels as you resize (e.g., 1080×1080). Calculate aspect ratio automatically. See file size estimate before processing. Know exactly what output dimensions you're creating—useful for meeting platform upload requirements.
Common Cropping Workflows
Remove distractions: Crop out photo bombers, unwanted backgrounds, cluttered edges. Fix composition: Reframe off-center subjects using rule of thirds grid. Meet requirements: Create exact dimensions for e-commerce platforms (Amazon 2000px minimum). Extract regions: Pull specific areas from screenshots, diagrams, infographics.
Privacy & Security
Image cropping runs entirely in your browser via JavaScript and HTML5 Canvas API. Your photos never upload to servers—we have zero access to your files. EXIF metadata (GPS coordinates, camera model, timestamps) automatically removed during processing—privacy protection by default. Works offline after initial page load. Perfect for cropping sensitive images: passport photos, medical documents, proprietary designs, confidential materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
What aspect ratios are included and when to use each?
1:1 (square): Instagram posts, Facebook profile pictures, Twitter avatars, app icons, circular crops. 16:9 (widescreen): YouTube thumbnails, website hero images, presentation slides, LinkedIn cover photos, desktop wallpapers. 4:3 (traditional): Standard photo prints (4×6, 8×10), PowerPoint slides, product catalogs, iPad displays. Free crop: Any custom dimensions for specific platforms like Pinterest (2:3), TikTok (9:16), or exact pixel requirements.
Can I crop to exact pixel dimensions like 1200×628?
Cropper shows real-time dimensions but doesn't lock to exact pixels during manual adjustment. Best workflow: Crop approximately to desired ratio, download, then use Image Resize tool to set precise 1200×628 pixels. Or crop at 1200px width, maintain aspect ratio, then final resize. For repeated exact crops, note dimensions after first crop and batch-resize subsequent images.
Does cropping reduce image quality or file size?
Quality: No reduction. Cropping extracts pixels at original quality with zero recompression. Canvas API performs lossless extraction. File size: Reduces proportionally to removed area. Cropping 50% of image = ~50% smaller file. No additional compression applied unless input format was already lossy (JPG). For further size reduction, use Compress tool after cropping.
Why can't I crop circular or oval shapes?
Tool creates rectangular crops only—Canvas API limitation. For circular profile pictures: Crop to 1:1 square first (centers subject), then platforms like Facebook/Twitter apply circular mask automatically. For custom shaped masks (hearts, stars, irregular), use graphic design software (Photoshop, GIMP, Canva) with layer masks. This tool optimized for rectangular crops (99% of use cases).
How do I crop the same area from multiple images (batch)?
Not supported directly—interactive tool designed for per-image adjustment. Workaround for consistent crops: 1) Crop first image, note exact dimensions shown (e.g., 800×600). 2) Use Image Resize tool in batch mode to crop all images to those dimensions from center. 3) For off-center crops across batch, requires scripting or desktop software (ImageMagick, Photoshop actions).
Can I rotate image while cropping?
No. Crop tool handles framing only. For rotation + cropping workflow: 1) Use Image Rotate tool first to fix orientation. 2) Then crop rotated result. Or use desktop software for combined rotate-crop operations. Future version may add in-tool rotation controls.
What happens to transparent backgrounds when cropping PNG?
Transparency preserved perfectly in PNG crops. Transparent pixels remain transparent in output. Useful for cropping logos, graphics, product images with transparent backgrounds. Converting cropped PNG to JPG afterward fills transparency with white (or chosen background color) since JPG doesn't support transparency.
Why does my cropped image lose EXIF data (date, GPS, camera)?
Canvas API automatically strips all metadata during processing—browser security feature, not tool limitation. Removes EXIF (camera settings), GPS (location coordinates), timestamps, copyright info. Privacy benefit: prevents location tracking and metadata leaks. For preserving EXIF (professional photography), use command-line tools (ExifTool) or desktop software (Lightroom) instead.