Image Cropper
Crop images by dragging a selection area. Choose preset aspect ratios or crop freely.
Drag & drop an image here
or click to select a file
What Is Image Cropping and When Should I Use It?
Image cropping removes unwanted outer areas from a photo to improve composition, focus on a subject, or match a required aspect ratio. Use it to prepare profile pictures, trim whitespace from screenshots, or create perfectly sized thumbnails for websites and social media posts.
How Do I Crop an Image Online?
Upload your image, then drag the crop handles to select the area you want to keep. Choose a preset aspect ratio like 1:1, 4:3, or 16:9 for common use cases, or drag freely for a custom crop. Click the Crop button and download the result. Everything runs locally in your browser — your image stays private.
Can I Crop to a Specific Aspect Ratio?
Yes. The tool offers common aspect ratio presets such as 1:1 for profile pictures, 4:3 for presentations, 16:9 for widescreen, and 3:2 for photography. Select a preset and the crop area will lock to that ratio as you resize it.
Does Cropping Affect Image Quality?
No. Cropping only removes pixels outside the selected area. The remaining pixels are saved at their original quality. The output resolution equals the pixel dimensions of your cropped selection.
What Is the Best Image Format After Cropping?
The cropped image is saved in the same format as your original. For photographs, JPG provides the best balance of quality and file size. For screenshots, graphics, and images with text or transparency, PNG is the better choice. The tool preserves the original format's characteristics, so your cropped output matches the quality expectations of the input format.
Can I Undo a Crop After Downloading?
No — cropping permanently removes the pixels outside the selected area. The original file on your device remains unchanged (the tool does not modify your source file), so you can always crop again from the original if you need a different selection. For best results, start with the highest resolution original available and crop from there.