How to Crop an Image
To crop an image online, upload the image, drag the crop box over the area you want to keep, choose an aspect ratio if needed, then download the cropped image.
Crop Image Online
Crop images online for free with a visual crop box, aspect-ratio presets, rotation, and instant preview. Your image is processed in your browser and is not uploaded to a server.
Browser-only Aspect ratios Pixel crop JPG PNG WebP
Your image is processed in your browser. No upload, no server storage, no filename tracking.
Crop vs Resize
Cropping removes the outside parts of an image. Resizing changes the whole image dimensions without choosing a specific area to keep.
Best Crop Ratios
For profile pictures, use a 1:1 square crop or circle crop. For YouTube thumbnails, use 16:9. For Instagram portrait posts, use 4:5.
Crop Image Online for Free
This crop image tool lets you cut unwanted areas from a photo and keep only the part you need. You can crop freely, lock the crop box to an aspect ratio, rotate before cropping, and export the result as JPG, PNG, or WebP.
The tool runs in your browser, so your image does not need to be uploaded to a server for the free version.
How to Crop an Image
- Upload, drag and drop, or paste an image.
- Drag the crop box over the area you want to keep.
- Choose freeform crop or select an aspect-ratio preset.
- Rotate, straighten, zoom, or flip the image if needed.
- Review the cropped dimensions and output format.
- Download the cropped image as JPG, PNG, or WebP.
Crop Image Options
Use drag and drop, file picker upload, or clipboard paste. Then adjust the crop box, zoom, rotate, straighten, flip, reset, choose output format, and download the cropped result.
Aspect Ratio Presets
Choose freeform, original ratio, square, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 9:16, ultra-wide, social media, avatar, and print/document presets.
Crop Images for Social Media
Crop photos for Instagram square and portrait posts, YouTube thumbnails, Facebook covers, X/Twitter headers, LinkedIn covers, Pinterest pins, TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
Crop by Pixels
Use the X, Y, width, and height fields to set a precise crop box. This is useful for profile portals, application forms, product images, thumbnails, and exact document requirements.
Circle Crop and Square Crop
Use square crop for thumbnails and avatars. Enable circle crop when you need a round profile-picture preview, then export as PNG or WebP if transparent corners matter.
Privacy and Security
Your image stays in your browser. The free cropper does not upload files, does not store images in localStorage, and does not send filenames or image data to analytics.
FAQ
Is this crop image tool free?
Yes. The crop image tool is free for single-image browser cropping.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. The tool processes your image in the browser. Free-user images are not uploaded to a server.
Can I crop a JPG or PNG?
Yes. The tool supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF first-frame export, and BMP where browser decoding is available. PNG transparency is preserved when exporting to PNG.
Can I crop an image to a circle?
Yes. Enable circle crop for avatars and profile pictures. Save as PNG or WebP when you want transparency around the circle.
Can I crop by exact pixels?
Yes. Use the X, Y, width, and height fields to set the crop box by exact pixel values.
Can I crop images for Instagram?
Yes. The preset menu includes Instagram square, portrait, and landscape ratios, plus YouTube, Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and short-video presets.
Does cropping reduce image quality?
Cropping removes pixels outside the selected area. The remaining image can keep its quality, but JPG and WebP exports use compression based on the quality setting.
Can I rotate before cropping?
Yes. Use rotate left, rotate right, and the straighten slider before exporting the crop.
Can I crop multiple images at once?
Batch crop can be added later. This version focuses on a complete single-image crop flow.