Image Cropper
Crop a photo or image online, free, down to the part you actually want. Drag on the preview to pick an area, or type exact pixel values when a form demands a precise size.
Private by design: This tool runs entirely in your browser using its built-in image engine. Your files are not uploaded to a server, and nothing you convert is stored or logged. See how in-browser processing works.
How to crop an image
Drop an image onto the upload area, or click it to browse.
Drag on the preview to choose the area to keep, or set an aspect ratio and type exact values.
Click Crop, then download the result.
Cropping versus resizing
Cropping removes part of the picture, so the subject gets relatively larger and the composition changes. Resizing keeps the whole picture and changes its dimensions. If a profile photo demands a square and yours is a landscape shot, cropping is what you want: resizing would squash it. Need both? Crop first, then use the Image Resizer on the result.
Aspect ratios and why they matter
Most upload forms care about shape as much as size. 1:1 is the square almost every profile picture uses; 16:9 suits video thumbnails and slides; 4:3 matches many document and print layouts. Choosing a preset locks the selection to that shape, so you can't accidentally submit something that gets re-cropped on the other end.
Leave it on Free when you're simply trimming an edge or removing something from the frame.
Cropping doesn't reduce quality
The pixels you keep are the original pixels: nothing is scaled or resampled, so the kept area is exactly as sharp as it was. JPGs are re-encoded once when saved, which is a small one-time cost; PNG and WebP stay lossless.
What cropping can't do is add resolution. Cropping tightly into a small image leaves you with a smaller image, and enlarging that afterwards will look soft: no tool can invent detail that was never captured.
Exact pixels when a form is strict
Application portals and photo-ID rules often state precise dimensions. The four number fields take exact values in the original image's pixels, so you can position the crop precisely instead of eyeballing it. The tool shows the source dimensions so you know the range you're working within.
Good to know
Cropping keeps the original pixels: the kept area isn't resampled.
A quarter of an image cropped out stays a quarter; cropping never adds resolution.
Aspect presets lock the selection shape so it can't drift.
Saving strips EXIF metadata, including GPS and camera details.
One image at a time, since a crop area is specific to each picture.
Cropping tightens the frame around a subject; Background Blur softens everything around it instead. The two combine well for a profile photo: blur first, then crop to the face.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between cropping and resizing?
Cropping cuts part of the image away, changing the composition. Resizing keeps the whole image and changes its dimensions. Crop for a square profile photo; resize to hit a pixel target without losing content.
Does cropping reduce quality?
No. The pixels you keep are untouched originals: nothing is scaled. JPGs are re-encoded once when saved; PNG and WebP stay lossless.
How do I crop to an exact size?
Type the values into the Width and Height fields, then adjust Left and Top to position the area. Values are in the original image's pixels.
Can I crop a square for a profile picture?
Yes, choose the 1:1 preset and the selection locks to a square, so the shape can't drift while you position it.
Can I crop several images at once?
No. A crop area is specific to one picture, so batching would apply the same rectangle to images it doesn't suit. Crop them one at a time.
Is my image uploaded?
No. The image is loaded and cropped in your browser and never sent to a server.
Is this a free online image cropper?
Yes. It is free, it runs in your browser with nothing installed, and unlike most online croppers the photo never leaves your device: the crop happens on your own screen and the result is saved from there.
Guides for this tool
- How to Upscale an Image Without Losing Quality"Without losing quality" is the phrase everyone searches and no tool can literally promise. Enlarging an image means inventing pixels that weren't there. The question is whether the invented pixels look right, and modern super-resolution models are genuinely good at that, within limits worth knowing before you start.
- How to Blur the Background of a PhotoA blurred background does two things at once: it makes the subject stand out, and it hides whatever was behind them: the messy desk, the other people, the screen you'd rather not show. Phones fake it with a depth sensor. In a browser, a model finds the subject and does the rest.
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