Crop image files to a square, widescreen or portrait shape in seconds. Add your pictures, choose a ratio and download them, all in your browser with nothing uploaded.
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Your images are processed inside your browser and are never uploaded to any server.
How to crop image files in 3 steps
- Add your images by dragging them in or clicking the box.
- Pick a shape under Crop to in More options, such as 1:1 or 16:9.
- Download each cropped image, or all of them together as a ZIP.
How this tool lets you crop image shapes
Choose a shape such as 1:1, 4:3 or 16:9 and the tool crops the picture around its centre. You can resize at the same time by setting a maximum width, rotate the image first, and crop up to 30 images in one go. This tool crops from the centre; for a hand-picked area, use a photo editor.
Which ratio should I use to crop image files?
- 1:1: profile pictures and product photos.
- 4:5: portrait social media posts.
- 4:3 and 3:2: standard photo shapes.
- 16:9: video thumbnails and banners.
- 9:16: stories and short videos.
Crop and resize for the best result
Crop first to get the shape you want, then reduce the size. The resize image page helps with exact pixel sizes, and compress image helps with file size limits.
Why crop image files before you share them?
Cropping removes distracting edges and puts the focus on your subject. It also makes pictures fit the shape a platform expects, so your profile photo, product listing or thumbnail is not cut off in an awkward place. A tighter crop also lowers the file size, because there are fewer pixels to store, which helps pages and uploads feel faster.
Tips to crop image files well
- Leave space around the subject, because the centre crop removes the outer edges.
- Use the largest original so the cropped picture stays sharp.
- Choose JPG for photos and PNG if you need transparency. See the image file type guide from MDN.
- Crop all pictures for one project to the same ratio so they look consistent.
Common problems and fixes
- The subject is cut off: the tool keeps the centre, so use a photo editor if the subject is near an edge.
- The download button does not appear: the file may be damaged or in a format your browser cannot read. Try opening it in an image viewer first.
- The result looks too soft: raise the quality slider, because lower values trade sharpness for a smaller file.
- The colours look slightly different: some browsers convert colour profiles. Check the image in the app where you plan to use it.
- A large photo feels slow: your own device does the work, so close other tabs or lower the maximum width.
Frequently asked questions
How do I crop image files online?
Add your pictures, choose a shape under Crop to in More options and download the results.
Can I choose which part of the image to keep?
Not in this tool. It always keeps the centre of the image.
Can I crop many images at once?
Yes, up to 30 images at a time, all to the same shape.
Does cropping reduce quality?
No. Cropping only removes the outer part. Quality changes only if you also lower the quality setting.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens inside your browser on your own device, so your files stay private.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.
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