Free Image Cropper
Crop any photo in seconds. Upload an image, drag the crop box, pick an aspect ratio, and download — nothing is uploaded anywhere.
Your file never leaves your device — all processing happens in your browser.
How to crop an image
- Choose an image from your device, or drag and drop it onto the box above — JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and BMP all work.
- Drag inside the blue box to move it, or drag any corner handle to resize it. A rule-of-thirds grid helps you line up the perfect composition.
- Pick an aspect ratio preset (1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16), enter a custom width and height, or leave it on Free to crop any shape.
- Check the live preview, then download your crop as PNG (exact pixels) or JPG (smaller file).
Cropping tips
Crop for the destination: square 1:1 for profile pictures and Instagram posts, 16:9 for YouTube thumbnails and website banners, 4:3 for classic photo prints, and tall 9:16 for stories and phone wallpapers. The rule-of-thirds overlay is there for a reason — placing your subject on one of the grid intersections usually beats centering it. One caution: cropping throws pixels away permanently in the download, so keep your original file if you might want a different crop later. Because everything runs in your browser, your photos stay private — there is no upload, no queue, and no watermark on the result.
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Frequently asked questions
Will cropping reduce my image quality?
Cropping itself is lossless — the cropped area keeps the original pixels. Downloading as PNG preserves them exactly; JPG applies light compression (92% quality).
What image types can I crop?
JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and BMP files can all be opened. Download your crop as PNG or JPG.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Cropping runs entirely in your browser; your photo never leaves your device.
Which aspect ratio should I use?
Use 1:1 for profile pictures and Instagram posts, 16:9 for banners and video thumbnails, 4:3 for classic photos, and 9:16 for stories and phone wallpapers.