Use the rule of thirds
Place the subject about a third of the way in from an edge for a natural look.
Image Cropper
Trim photos to exactly what you want to show. Drag a box, choose a ratio such as 1:1 or 16:9, or type exact pixel values. You can even crop a circle for a profile picture.
- 100% free
- No sign-up
- Files never leave your device
Drop an image here or click to chooseJPG, PNG, WebP or GIF · you can also paste
Aspect ratio:
Drag inside the box to move it, drag a corner to resize, or drag anywhere else to draw a new selection.
Shape
How to use
How to use the Image Cropper
- Add an image by dropping, choosing or pasting it.
- Pick an aspect ratio or leave it on Free.
- Drag the box to frame your crop, or type exact values.
- Tick Circle crop for round profile pictures.
- Click Crop & download.
Private by design. Your images are processed by your own browser. They are never uploaded to a server, so even private or confidential photos stay on your device.
About this tool
Choosing the right crop ratio
The aspect ratio decides the shape of your image. Square 1:1 suits profile pictures and many social posts, 16:9 suits video thumbnails and website banners, 4:5 suits Instagram portrait posts and 9:16 suits stories and reels.
Cropping is also the simplest way to improve a photo's composition. Removing empty space, cutting distractions from the edges, or placing your subject slightly off-centre can make an ordinary picture look much more intentional.
Good to know
Cropping tips
Leave breathing room
Avoid cropping too tightly around faces and products.
Check the output size
The final pixel size is shown, so you know it is large enough to use.
Circle crops are PNG
Circle crops are saved as PNG so the corners are transparent.
FAQ
Image Cropper FAQs
How do I crop a photo to a square?
Choose the 1:1 ratio, position the box and download.
Can I crop to exact pixels?
Yes. Type the X, Y, width and height values below the image.
How do I make a round profile picture?
Tick Circle crop. The result is a PNG with transparent corners.
Does cropping reduce quality?
No. The cropped area keeps its original pixels.
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