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Crop an image

Drag to choose the part of the photo you want to keep.

Cropping your image

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How to crop an image

  1. 1

    Choose the image you want to crop.

  2. 2

    Pick a shape such as 1:1 or 16:9, or keep Free.

  3. 3

    Drag the box to move it and the round handles to resize it, or type an exact width and height.

  4. 4

    Tap “Crop image” and download it.

Crop with your finger or mouse

The bright box shows what you’ll keep. Drag inside it to move it and pull the round handles to resize. The rule-of-thirds grid helps you place the subject off-centre, which usually looks more natural. Everything outside the box is dimmed so you can judge the result before saving.

Crop a photo online with this image cropper: crop a picture to any shape, or crop an image to square for profile pictures.

Shapes for every use

  • 1:1 for profile pictures and square posts
  • 4:5 for portrait posts in feeds
  • 3:4 and 4:3 for prints and classic photo shapes
  • 16:9 and 9:16 for widescreen images, thumbnails, stories and reels
  • Original keeps the photo’s own shape while you trim it

Exact numbers

Type a width and height in pixels when a form or website needs a precise size. The box stays centred on the same spot. To then scale the cropped image to a different size, follow up with Resize image.

Quality

Cropping doesn’t scale your image: the pixels you keep are copied exactly. PNGs stay lossless and JPGs are saved at high quality. Choose a different output format under “Save as” if you need one.

Accessibility

The crop box works with a keyboard too. Tab to it, then use the arrow keys to move it (Shift for bigger steps) and + or − to resize it.

Frequently asked questions

Can I crop to an exact pixel size?

Yes. Type the width and height under the image. With a fixed shape such as 1:1, typing one number sets the other.

Does cropping reduce quality?

No. The pixels you keep are copied exactly; the image isn’t scaled. JPGs are saved at high quality, and PNGs are lossless.

Can I use the keyboard?

Yes. Tab to the crop box, then use the arrow keys to move it (hold Shift for bigger steps) and + or − to make it larger or smaller.

Which shape should I use for social media?

1:1 for square posts and profile pictures, 4:5 for portrait feed posts, 9:16 for stories and reels, and 16:9 for video thumbnails and widescreen images.

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