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Image Cropper

Free online image cropper. Crop any image with a draggable selection and aspect-ratio presets, then download — fast, private and entirely in your browser.

✓ Free ⚡ Instant 🔒 100% private
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Drag & drop an image, or click to choose

JPG, PNG or WebP — cropped privately in your browser

Aspect ratio
Crop size —
Output format
Image to crop

🔒 Your image never leaves your device — all cropping happens in your browser.

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Free Image Cropper

This free online image cropper lets you trim a photo to exactly the part you want. Upload an image, drag and resize the selection box, choose an aspect ratio if you need one, and download the cropped result as a PNG, JPG or WebP. It’s completely free and 100% private — your picture is cropped right inside your browser and is never uploaded to a server.

How to use the image cropper

  1. Upload an image by dragging it in or clicking to choose a file.
  2. Drag the corners and edges of the selection box to choose the area to keep.
  3. Pick an aspect ratio preset (1:1, 4:3, 16:9 and more) or leave it on Free.
  4. Watch the live crop size update so you know the exact pixel dimensions.
  5. Choose an output format and click Crop & download to save your image.

Tips for cropping images

The right crop depends on where the image will be used. For a profile picture or avatar, use the square 1:1 ratio so the face sits in the centre and is not cut off by circular masks. For a YouTube thumbnail, blog header or desktop banner, the widescreen 16:9 ratio fits best, while a 3:4 or 9:16 portrait crop suits phone wallpapers and vertical stories on Instagram, TikTok and Reels. Older photo prints and many cameras use the classic 4:3 and 3:2 ratios.

Keep an eye on the live crop size: cropping always removes pixels, so the result is smaller than the original. To stay sharp on high-resolution screens, try to keep the final width above the size it will be displayed at — for example at least 1080 pixels wide for a full-width banner. Leave a little breathing room around your subject rather than cropping too tightly, and use the Free ratio when you only need to remove unwanted edges or straighten a composition.

Frequently asked questions

Is this image cropper free and private?
Yes. It’s completely free with no sign-up, and your image is cropped entirely in your browser. It is never uploaded to any server, so your photos stay on your own device.
How do I crop an image to a specific aspect ratio?
Choose one of the aspect ratio presets such as 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 or 3:4 before you adjust the box. The selection will lock to that shape so every edge stays in proportion. Pick Free if you want to crop to any size.
Which format should I download, PNG or JPG?
Use PNG when you need lossless quality or transparency, such as logos and graphics. Use JPG or WebP for photos when you want a smaller file. WebP usually gives the smallest size at the same quality.
Will cropping reduce the image quality?
Cropping only removes the parts outside your selection, so the pixels you keep stay at their original quality. The file just becomes smaller because it has fewer pixels. Saving as JPG or WebP can add slight compression, while PNG stays lossless.
Does the image cropper work on a phone?
Yes. The cropper is responsive and works on phones and tablets. You can drag the selection box with your finger, switch aspect ratios, and download the cropped image just like on a desktop.
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