Crop Image
Crop any JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC photo to a 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 9:16, or custom ratio — or freeform. Drag and resize the box for a live preview, then download the exact pixels you picked, all in your browser with nothing uploaded.
Cropping runs entirely in your browser with the Canvas API — your photo is never uploaded. Re-encoding strips EXIF/location metadata.
Understanding the Crop Image
The Crop Image tool lets you trim a photo down to just the part you want, right in your browser. Upload a JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC file and a draggable, resizable selection box appears over a live preview. Move it, pull its handles, or lock it to a fixed shape such as 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 9:16, or a custom ratio you type in. The exact pixel dimensions update as you drag, so you always know the output size. When you are happy, the tool copies the selected region to a new image and downloads it. Nothing is uploaded — your photo never leaves your device.
How it works
Your browser decodes the uploaded image (HEIC files are converted first) and draws it into a preview. The crop box is tracked in the image's real pixel coordinates, so what you select is exactly what you get. As you drag the box or its eight handles, pointer events update the selection while keeping it inside the photo; choosing an aspect ratio constrains the box to that shape. On 'Crop & download', the tool creates an off-screen canvas sized to your selection and copies only those pixels into it, then encodes the result as your chosen format — keeping the original, or PNG, JPG, or WebP with an adjustable quality. The finished file downloads automatically.
Worked example
Say you have a 4000 x 3000 photo and need a square profile picture. Upload it, click the 1:1 preset, and the box snaps to a square. Drag it over the face, then resize until the dimensions read about 1500 x 1500 px. Click 'Crop & download' and you get a clean square image with no stretching — just the pixels you selected, ready to use.
Tips & common mistakes
- Pick an aspect preset before dragging so the box stays locked to the exact shape you need — choose Freeform only when any size is fine.
- Use the custom W:H fields for ratios the presets don't cover, like 5:4 prints or 2.39:1 cinematic crops.
- Cropping never enlarges pixels, so the result is always as sharp as the original — the smaller dimensions just remove area, not detail.
- Choose PNG or WebP to keep transparency and edges crisp; pick JPG (and lower the quality slider) only when you want a smaller file for photos.
- The rule-of-thirds guide lines inside the box help you place subjects off-center for a more balanced composition.
- Re-encoding strips EXIF and GPS metadata, so a cropped copy also quietly removes location data before you share it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I crop to a specific ratio?
Yes. Pick a preset like 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, or 9:16, or enter a custom W:H ratio, and the crop box locks to it as you drag. Choose Freeform for an unconstrained selection.
Does it keep the original quality?
Yes. The tool copies the exact pixels inside your selection to the output, so there is no extra compression beyond the format you pick. PNG and WebP stay sharp; JPG lets you set a quality level.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Your image is read, displayed, and cropped entirely in your browser with the Canvas API. Nothing is sent to a server, so your photo stays private on your device.