Frame it exactly how you want

Drag a crop box over your image with live guides, locked ratios and pixel-accurate numeric controls.

Processed on your device — nothing is uploaded

Drag & drop an image, or click to browse

One image at a time. Drag the handles, or type exact pixel values.

Why crop

Cropping is the fastest edit that actually improves a photo

Removing dead space around your subject changes the composition more than any filter will. A tight crop also cuts the file size, because you are simply sending fewer pixels.

Drag, nudge, or type

Pull the eight handles, drag the box around, or type exact X, Y, width and height values when a design spec demands precision.

Ratios that stay locked

Pick 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 or 9:16 and the box keeps that shape no matter which handle you drag.

Composition guides built in

A rule-of-thirds grid appears while you drag, so you can line the subject up on an intersection instead of guessing.

How to use it

1
Add an image
Drop in a JPG, PNG, WebP or GIF.
2
Frame your crop
Drag the handles, pick a ratio, or type exact pixel values.
3
Download
Export the cropped region as JPG, PNG or WebP.

FAQ

Image Cropper questions

Does cropping reduce image quality?

The pixels you keep are copied at their original resolution, so nothing is resampled. Re-encoding to JPG or WebP applies compression — export as PNG if you want a byte-perfect crop.

How do I crop a perfect square for a profile picture?

Choose the 1:1 ratio, position the box over the face, and export. Most platforms then display it inside a circle, so leave a little headroom around the subject.

Can I crop to an exact pixel size?

Yes — the width and height inputs accept exact values, and the crop box on screen updates to match as you type.

Can I rotate while cropping?

Rotation and flips live in the dedicated rotate tool, which keeps the crop box maths exact here. Rotate first, download, then crop the result.

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