Crop an image by dragging a rectangle over the part you want to keep, then download just that area. Use a free-form selection for any shape, or lock a 1:1, 16:9, or 4:3 ratio for profile pictures, thumbnails, and banners.
How to crop an image
- Upload a PNG, JPG, or WebP image.
- Pick an aspect ratio: Free for any shape, or 1:1 / 16:9 / 4:3 to keep fixed proportions.
- Drag a rectangle over the area you want to keep. The selected size is shown in pixels.
- Adjust the box until it frames exactly what you want.
- Press Crop & download to save the trimmed image.
The kept area is exported at its original resolution, so nothing is scaled down — only the parts outside your selection are removed. Your image is processed locally in the browser. Nothing is uploaded, and no account or credits are required.
Which aspect ratio should I use?
| Ratio | Best for | Shape | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Trimming a photo, removing edges, any custom crop | Any rectangle you drag | Most flexible; no proportion lock |
| 1:1 | Profile pictures, avatars, product tiles, Instagram posts | Square | Same width and height |
| 16:9 | YouTube thumbnails, slide covers, wide banners | Widescreen | Standard video / presentation shape |
| 4:3 | Classic photos, blog images, document scans | Standard landscape | Slightly taller than 16:9 |
Example input and output
Input: a 4000 × 3000 px photo with unwanted space around the subject. Settings: 1:1 ratio, dragged tightly around the subject. Output: a square crop of the subject at full resolution, saved as the same format you uploaded (JPG stays JPG).
Tips for a clean crop
- Watch the pixel size. The selection readout updates as you drag, so you can hit an exact output size such as 1080 × 1080.
- Lock the ratio first. Choose 1:1, 16:9, or 4:3 before dragging so the box stays in shape and you don't have to fight the proportions.
- Crop tight, then check. Drag slightly wider than you need, review the framing, then redraw to trim closer.
- Keep the format in mind. JPG and WebP inputs export in the same format; other formats export as PNG to keep transparency.
Limitations
Animated formats (such as GIF) are treated as a still image by the browser, so only a single frame is cropped and exported.
