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Crop Image

To crop an image, drag a selection on the preview and adjust the handles, pick a preset ratio such as 1:1 for a profile picture or 16:9 for a banner, or type exact pixel sizes. The crop is cut from the full-resolution original, and the pixels you keep are unchanged. Nothing is uploaded.

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How to use Crop Image

  1. 1Add an image.
  2. 2Drag on the preview to set the crop area, then drag the handles to fine-tune it.
  3. 3Pick a preset aspect ratio if you need an exact shape, or type pixel values directly.
  4. 4Press Crop and download the result.

How it works

The preview is a scaled version of your image, so the selection you draw is mapped back onto the full-resolution original before cropping. The output is therefore cut from the real pixels, not from the smaller preview — a 4000-pixel photo cropped to half its width gives a 2000-pixel result, not a preview-sized one.

Locking an aspect ratio constrains the selection as you drag, which is the reliable way to hit an exact 1:1 or 16:9 shape. Pixel fields let you type precise values when a platform demands a specific size.

Cropping is lossless in itself; the pixels you keep are unchanged. Any quality change comes only from the format you export to.

Images are decoded by the browser, redrawn on a canvas and re-encoded on your own machine. Nothing is uploaded, so there is no waiting on a queue and no copy of your photos anywhere else.

Tips and common mistakes

  • Crop before you share, to remove what does not belong in the picture — a house number, a screen, a stranger in the background.
  • Lock an aspect ratio when a platform asks for a shape, such as 1:1 for profile pictures or 16:9 for banners.
  • Crop first and resize second. Cropping keeps full-resolution pixels; resizing then brings the result to the size you need.
  • Leave a little space around a subject rather than cropping tight to the edges; it looks more natural and survives later cropping by other apps.

Frequently asked questions

Does cropping reduce quality?
No. The pixels you keep are copied exactly. Only the export format affects quality, and PNG export is lossless.
What aspect ratio should I use for a profile picture?
1:1 (square) for almost every platform. Banners are usually 16:9 or 3:1 — the presets cover the common ones.
Can I crop to an exact pixel size?
Yes. Type the width and height you need into the pixel fields and position the selection by dragging.
Is the crop taken from the full-resolution image?
Yes. The preview is scaled down, but your selection is mapped onto the original, so the output keeps its full detail.
Does cropping remove location data from the photo?
Cropping changes the visible picture. To be sure hidden data such as location is gone, check the result with the EXIF Viewer and Remover.
Can I crop on my phone?
Yes. Drag on the preview with your finger and use the handles to fine-tune the area.
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