Crop Image
Cut your picture down to the part you want. Drag the frame, pick a shape, or type exact pixels. Your pictures are processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Common crop shapes
| Shape | Used for |
|---|---|
| 1:1 (square) | Profile pictures, Instagram posts |
| 4:3 | Standard photos, presentations |
| 3:2 | Photos from most cameras, prints |
| 16:9 | YouTube thumbnails, video, widescreen |
| 3:4 or 2:3 | Portrait photos and posts |
| 9:16 | Stories, Reels and TikTok |
Tips for a good crop
- Use the grid lines inside the frame: placing the subject where two lines cross (the rule of thirds) often looks better than the centre.
- Crop away distractions at the edges rather than zooming in so far that the picture goes soft.
- Use the arrow keys to nudge the frame a pixel at a time, or hold Shift to move ten.
- Type exact numbers to cut a picture to a precise area.
Your pictures stay private
This tool works entirely inside your web browser. Your pictures are read by your own device, changed there and saved from there. They are not uploaded to a server, so nothing is stored, shared or seen by anyone else, and the page keeps working if your connection drops after it has loaded.
How to use the Crop Image tool
- Drop your picture on the box, click it to choose it, or paste one with Ctrl+V.
- Pick a shape such as 1:1 or 16:9, or leave it on Free. Drag the frame and its handles, or type exact pixel values.
- Choose JPG, PNG or WebP and press Download cropped picture.
Frequently asked questions
How do I crop a picture to a square?
Choose 1:1 under Shape. A square frame appears. Drag it over the part you want to keep and press Download.
What shape should I use for social media?
1:1 suits Instagram posts and profile pictures, 4:5 and 3:4 suit portrait posts, 16:9 suits YouTube thumbnails and video, and 9:16 suits Stories and Reels.
Does cropping reduce the quality?
No. The part you keep is cut out at its original pixel size. Saving as PNG keeps it perfect, and JPG or WebP use a high quality setting.
Can I crop on my phone?
Yes. Drag the frame and its round handles with your finger, or type exact numbers into the boxes under the picture.
Is my picture uploaded?
No. Cropping happens in your browser, so your picture stays on your device.