Image Cropper
Crop free-form or to 1:1, 16:9, 4:3 or 3:2, rotate and zoom, then save as PNG, JPEG or WebP
Crop settings
Or drop an image here. JPG, PNG, WebP or GIF up to 50 MiB.
Upload an image to start cropping.
Cropped image
Click "Crop image" to see the result.
No cropped image yet.
Choose an image or load the sample.
Cropping notes
- Drag the box to move it and a corner handle to resize it. With the box focused, arrow keys move it by 1 px (Shift: 10 px) and Alt + arrow keys resize it.
- Presets fix the selection ratio. The output size in pixels follows the selected area and the image resolution.
- The output keeps the original resolution of the selected pixels. Zoom changes how much of the image the box covers, not the output scale.
- Without rotation, parts of the selection outside the image are left out. With rotation, they stay in the output: transparent in PNG and WebP, white in JPEG.
- Original keeps the uploaded format for JPEG, PNG and WebP files. Other formats, such as GIF, are saved as PNG.
- Quality applies to JPEG and WebP output, including Original for JPEG and WebP files.
- Animated GIFs are cropped to a single still frame.
- A new image keeps the crop mode, output format and quality, and resets zoom, rotation and the selection. Reset all clears the image and every setting.
About Image Cropper
Our free image cropper gives you pixel-perfect control over the exact portion of a photo you want to keep. With an interactive crop area, preset aspect ratios, zoom, and rotation, you can frame your shot precisely before exporting. Your images are never uploaded, so they stay private.
Cut a square profile picture out of a group photo, frame a 16:9 YouTube thumbnail, or keep a free-form selection for a design project: this online image cropper lets you drag and resize the crop box, rotate the image, zoom in for fine adjustments, and preview the result before downloading. It accepts JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF files.
Designed for photographers, graphic designers, social media managers, and everyday users, this crop image tool combines simplicity with professional-grade features. Choose an output format, adjust quality, and download the cropped image in seconds, no software installation required.
Key Features
- Interactive, draggable crop area with corner resize handles
- Preset aspect ratios: Free, Square (1:1), Widescreen (16:9), Standard (4:3), Photo (3:2)
- Zoom in and out for precise selection of fine details
- 90-degree rotation controls (clockwise and counter-clockwise)
- Output format selection: Original, JPEG, PNG, or WebP
- Adjustable quality slider for JPEG and WebP exports
- Cropped preview panel that shows the result each time you click Crop Image
- Touch-friendly controls for mobile and tablet use
- Your images are never uploaded
- Images up to 50 MiB, downloaded without a watermark
How to Use the Image Cropper
- Upload your image: Click the upload area or drag and drop a JPG, PNG, WebP, or GIF file.
- Select a crop mode: Choose Free for unrestricted cropping or pick a preset ratio like Square or Widescreen.
- Position the crop area: Drag the blue crop box over the area you want to keep and resize it using the corner handles.
- Zoom and rotate: Use the zoom buttons to magnify details and the rotation buttons to turn the image in 90° steps.
- Crop the image: Click "Crop Image" to generate the cropped result and preview it side by side.
- Download: Click "Download" to save the final cropped image to your device.
Use Cases
- Profile pictures: Crop photos into perfect squares for social media avatars and account profiles.
- Social media banners: Use the 16:9 preset for YouTube channel banners and video thumbnails; use Free mode for wider headers such as Twitter/X and Facebook covers.
- Product photos: Trim backgrounds and center products for clean e-commerce listings.
- Blog featured images: Crop to the aspect ratio your CMS theme expects, then resize the result to its exact pixel size.
- Photography editing: Recompose shots by removing distracting edges and focusing on the subject.
- Design assets: Extract specific regions of a larger graphic for use in presentations or mockups.
- Document scans: Crop scanned documents to remove borders, shadows, and unnecessary margins.
- Passport & ID photos: Frame headshots in Free mode, then check the result against the official photo rules; there is no passport preset or pixel-size control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What file formats can I crop?
You can upload JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF images. The cropped result can be exported in JPEG, PNG, or WebP format.
Can I crop to a specific aspect ratio?
Yes. Choose from preset ratios like 1:1, 16:9, 4:3, or 3:2. You can also use Free mode for completely custom crop dimensions.
Does cropping reduce image quality?
The crop keeps the original resolution of the selected pixels. PNG output is lossless; JPEG and WebP output is re-encoded at the quality you set (90% by default), including Original for JPEG and WebP files.
Does this work on mobile devices?
Yes. The crop area supports touch gestures for dragging and resizing, so you can crop images on smartphones and tablets just as easily as on a desktop.
Tips & Best Practices
- Zoom in for precision: Use the zoom controls to magnify the image and position your crop box with pixel-level accuracy.
- Use presets for consistency: When creating content for a specific platform, pick the matching aspect-ratio preset to avoid trial and error.
- Rotate before cropping: Turn sideways photos upright first with the 90° rotation buttons so the crop area lines up with the content.
- Export as PNG for transparency: If you need a transparent background in the cropped result, choose PNG output format.
- Preview before downloading: Always check the cropped preview panel to confirm the selection looks correct before saving.
- Use the corner handles: Resize the crop box from its four corner handles; dragging inside the box moves it.