Choose a ratio, or go free
Pick 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 4:5, 9:16 to constrain the selection, or Free for any custom rectangle.
Edit
Crop images to any ratio in your browser
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How it works
Three steps from start to finish.
Drag the box on the preview
Move and resize the selection directly on the image from its corner and edge handles until it covers exactly what you want to keep.
Export the cropped image
Confirm the preview, pick an output format, and download — single file or zip for a batch.
Use cases
Where this tool earns its keep.
Profile pictures and avatars
Most platforms expect a square (1:1) photo — crop a rectangular portrait down without distorting it.
Instagram and Stories formats
Prepare 1:1 feed posts, 4:5 portrait posts or 9:16 Stories and Reels straight from a single source photo.
Removing distracting edges
Trim background clutter, stray elements or uneven borders from scans and screenshots before publishing.
Building a uniform gallery grid
Crop a mixed batch of photos to one consistent ratio so a grid or carousel lines up cleanly.
Tips
Get the most out of it.
Pick the platform first
1:1 for Instagram square, 4:5 for portrait, 9:16 for Story or Reels.
Crop, then compress
Reducing pixels first means the compressor has less to do.
Drag to the exact subject
Off-center subjects don't need a workaround — drag the box straight to them.
Common mistakes
Avoid these before you export.
Leaving the selection off-center by accident
Check the preview before exporting — it's easy to release a drag slightly off from where you intended.
Picking the wrong ratio for the destination
A 16:9 crop looks letterboxed in a 1:1 feed slot. Match the ratio to where the image will actually appear.
Cropping a low-resolution image tightly
Cropping reduces pixel count. A tight crop on a small source can leave you with an image too small for its intended use — check the output dimensions, not just the preview.
FAQ
Questions people ask about this tool.
Does cropping reduce image quality?
Cropping itself doesn't degrade pixels — it removes some of them. The remaining image keeps its original sharpness, just at smaller dimensions.
Can I crop off-center, around a specific subject?
Yes — drag the selection box directly onto the subject, anywhere in the frame. Lock it to a ratio first if you need one, or leave it Free for any custom rectangle.
Which ratio should I use for Instagram?
1:1 for square feed posts, 4:5 for taller feed posts (more vertical space in-app), and 9:16 for Stories and Reels.