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Converts on your device — nothing is uploadedCrop Image Online — Free, Private, In Your Browser
This image cropper lets you cut any JPG, PNG or WebP image down to exactly the part you want. Drag the crop box, resize it from any corner or edge, lock a preset aspect ratio, or type the exact pixel dimensions you need. Everything happens inside your browser — your image is never uploaded, never stored, and never seen by anyone. Free, no sign-up, no watermark.
How to Crop an Image
- Upload your image — drag and drop it, click to browse, or paste from the clipboard. A crop box appears with a rule-of-thirds guide to help you frame the shot.
- Set the crop area — drag inside the box to move it, drag any of the eight handles to resize, or type an exact width and height in pixels.
- Lock a ratio (optional) — choose 1:1, 4:5, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:2 or 2:3 and the box keeps that proportion while you position it.
- Crop & download — press Crop Image, check the result and its dimensions, then download. Adjust and crop again as many times as you like.
Crop to an Exact Pixel Size
This is where most online croppers fall short: they only let you drag, so hitting a precise size like 1080×1080 becomes trial and error — some even tell you to finish the job in Photoshop. Here the width and height are editable number fields. Type 1080 and 1080 and the crop box snaps to exactly that, ready to be dragged into position. The live readout always shows the true pixel size of your selection, not a preview estimate.
Aspect Ratios for Social Media & Video
| Where it’s used | Ratio | Typical size |
|---|---|---|
| Profile pictures, Instagram feed posts | 1:1 | 1080 × 1080 |
| Instagram portrait posts | 4:5 | 1080 × 1350 |
| Stories, Reels, TikTok, Shorts | 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 |
| YouTube thumbnails, video covers | 16:9 | 1280 × 720 |
| Pinterest pins | 2:3 | 1000 × 1500 |
| Presentations, classic photo prints | 4:3 / 3:2 | 1600 × 1200 |
Pick the ratio first, then drag the locked box over the part of the photo you want to keep — that way the composition is right and the proportions can’t drift.
Cropping Tips
- Use the guides — the rule-of-thirds lines inside the box help you place a subject or horizon where it looks natural.
- Crop generously for social — platforms sometimes re-crop for previews, so leave a little breathing room around faces.
- Ratio first, position second — lock the ratio before framing and you can move the box freely without breaking proportions.
- Crop, then compress — cropping removes pixels so files usually shrink; if you need an exact KB limit afterwards, use the compressor.
Does Cropping Lose Quality?
Cropping does not degrade the pixels you keep — it simply discards everything outside your selection, at full original resolution. The only quality decision is the output encoding: JPG and WebP use the quality slider, while PNG output is lossless and preserves transparency. Note that a tight crop of a small image gives you a small image; cropping cannot add detail that was never captured.
Cropping vs Resizing
Cropping (this page) cuts part of the picture away — the framing changes. Resizing keeps the whole picture and changes its pixel dimensions. They pair naturally: crop to the right composition and ratio here, then use the Image Resizer to hit an exact output size, or the Image Compressor if a form demands a specific file size in KB.
Is It Safe and Private?
Yes. Your image is loaded straight into a canvas on your own device and cropped there, so it is never uploaded, never copied to a remote server, and never stored after you close the tab — which matters for personal photos, ID documents and client work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I crop an image online?
Drop your image in, drag or resize the crop box (or type exact pixel dimensions), then press Crop Image and download. Nothing is uploaded.
Can I crop to an exact pixel size?
Yes — the width and height are editable fields, so you can type a precise size like 1080×1080 instead of guessing by dragging.
How do I crop a photo into a square?
Press the 1:1 preset. The box locks to a square and stays square while you move or resize it.
Does cropping reduce quality?
No — the pixels you keep are untouched at full resolution. Only the output format and quality setting affect encoding.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. The crop box supports touch, so you can drag and resize it with your finger.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Cropping happens entirely in your browser — your image never leaves your device.
Can I change the format while cropping?
Yes — keep the original or output JPG, PNG or WebP. PNG keeps transparency; JPG fills it with white.
Is it free?
Completely free — no sign-up, no watermark, no limits.