Exact pixels · Fixed ratios · Rotate and flip
Image Cropper
Crop to exact pixels or a fixed ratio.
Keep only the part you need.
Drag the crop box or type X, Y, width and height. Rotate or flip first, check the live preview, then save the cropped area at its own pixel size. Cropping removes the edges; it does not add detail.
Add an image to crop
Drag and drop, paste, or choose one image.
JPG · PNG · WebP · GIF · BMP · SVG · HEIC · PDF page 1 · 10 MB
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Crop area
Drag inside the box to move it; drag a handle to resize. With a keyboard, focus the box or a handle and use the arrow keys; Shift moves 10 pixels. The number fields do the same.
Rotating or flipping resets the crop to the full image. View zoom changes only the editor, not the crop. Ratios round to whole pixels.
Live crop preview
The preview fits within 600 px. The saved file uses the crop's exact pixel size, without enlarging it.
Save your crop
Settings guide
The crop box is the output boundary
Everything inside the box is kept at its original pixel detail. Everything outside it is removed from the saved file.
| Control | What it changes | Recommended use | Concrete example |
|---|---|---|---|
| X and Y | Where the crop begins, measured from the top-left of the rotated or flipped image. | Type for exact edges | X 100, Y 50 starts 100 pixels across and 50 down. |
| Crop width and height | The size of the selected area. The saved image has exactly these pixel dimensions. | Whole pixels only | A 600 × 400 crop saves a 600 × 400 image, not the full original. |
| Aspect ratio | Locks the box to a shape such as 1:1, 4:5 or 16:9, rounded to whole pixels. | Pick before dragging | 1:1 creates a square area without squeezing the picture. |
| Rotate and flip | Turns or mirrors the whole image before cropping, then resets the box to the full image. | Straighten first | A 1200 × 800 photo rotated 90° becomes 800 × 1200 before you select. |
| View zoom | Magnifies the editor only; crop coordinates stay in image pixels. | Zoom for small details | A 300 × 200 crop stays 300 × 200 at 100% or 300% zoom. |
| Output format and quality | JPG photos stay JPG by default; other images default to PNG. Quality applies to JPG, WebP and the JPG inside a PDF. | JPG for photos | Need a file under a KB limit? Crop here, then use the Image Compressor. |
Worked selections
Choose an area. Keep its pixels.
Three common crops, with the exact numbers to type.
A centred square portrait
1200 × 800 → 800 × 800
Choose 1:1, then set X 200, Y 0, width 800 and height 800. This removes 200 pixels from each side without stretching the person.
A detail from a screenshot
1600 × 1000 → 800 × 450
Set X 320, Y 200, width 800 and height 450. Inspect the result to confirm that private details outside the box are gone.
A sideways scan
Rotate first, then crop
Rotate the scan upright, then set the crop. X and Y now refer to the rotated image, so the saved corner matches the corner you chose.
Example result
A tighter frame. The same detail.
These images illustrate a crop. They are not your live result or a measured file-size benchmark.
How it works
Preview and export share the same coordinates
The editor, the live preview and the saved file all read from one rotated copy of your image, so what you select is what you save.
What happens to your image
Choose the right operation
Crop, resize or compress? Start with the requirement.
| Task | Recommended settings | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Remove an unwanted border or background edge | Freeform · drag the edges, or type X, Y, width and height | Use View zoom to check the edge, then Inspect result before saving. |
| Hide private details in a screenshot | Freeform · keep only the area you want to share · PNG | Cropping removes pixels outside the box; anything inside it, such as a name or number, stays visible. |
| Crop a scanned document or ID for an Indian online form | Rotate upright · Freeform or the ratio in the notice · JPG | Read the current notice for the pixel size and KB range. Set exact pixels with the Image Resizer and reduce the file with the Image Compressor. |
| Frame a portrait or a phone wallpaper | 4:5, 2:3 or 9:16 · move the box over the subject | The ratio fixes the shape; the pixel size depends on the area you select. |
| Need a circle, heart or star instead of a rectangle? | Use the Circle Image Cropper or the Image Shape Cropper | This tool always saves a rectangular crop with no transparent shape mask. |
Troubleshooting
When the frame needs another adjustment
I cannot see the whole image
A zoomed view can extend beyond the scrollable editor.
- Press Fit view or lower View zoom.
- Scroll inside the editor to reach the edges.
- The crop numbers always refer to the whole image.
The box will not move further
The crop box always stays inside the image.
- Make the box smaller before moving it to an edge.
- Type X and Y for very small or exact moves.
- Choose Freeform if a ratio limits the size.
A PDF, HEIC or SVG will not open
These need a decoder or meet stricter checks.
- Check your connection so the decoder can load.
- For PDF, use an unencrypted copy; page 1 is used.
- For SVG, set pixel width and height and remove scripts or external links.
The download disappeared
Changing the crop, rotation, format or quality clears the earlier file so an outdated crop is never saved.
- Press Crop image again.
- View zoom, appearance and the expanded view keep the file.
- Renaming changes only the download name.
Frequently asked questions
Image cropping questions
Which files can I crop?
Use JPG/JPEG, PNG, WebP, BMP, GIF, HEIC/HEIF or self-contained SVG images. PDF input uses page 1 only. GIF animation is not kept, and SVG files need an explicit width and height in pixels. Not every HEIC variant or damaged file can be opened.
Is my image uploaded to crop it?
No. The tool reads and crops your image in your browser and does not send it to our server. A PDF, or a HEIC photo the browser cannot open itself, downloads decoder code from jsDelivr when first needed; that request does not include your image.
What are the file and pixel limits?
Edit one non-empty file at a time, up to 10 MB (10,000,000 bytes). The opened image and the crop must stay within 20 megapixels and 16,384 pixels per side, and a cropped file within 96 MB. Phones may have lower practical limits.
How do I crop to exact pixel coordinates?
Type X and Y for the top-left corner, then the crop width and height. All values are whole pixels in the rotated and flipped image, and the box always stays inside it. These fields define the crop; they do not resize the image.
Which aspect ratios can I use?
Freeform, Same as image, 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 3:4, 2:3, 4:5 and 9:16. A ratio limits the shape of the selected area and never stretches the picture. Whole-pixel rounding can make a ratio differ by one pixel.
Does zoom change the crop or the saved size?
No. View zoom magnifies the editor from its fitted 100% view up to 300%. Crop coordinates stay in image pixels, and zoom does not add detail or increase the saved dimensions.
What happens when I rotate or flip?
The whole image is rotated or flipped before cropping, and a 90-degree turn swaps its width and height. Each rotate or flip resets the box to the full image and the ratio to Freeform, so set your crop again. Reset orientation restores the original.
Can I crop with a keyboard or on a phone?
Yes. Focus the box or a handle and use the arrow keys; hold Shift for 10-pixel steps. You can also type X, Y, width and height. Dragging works with a mouse, pen or touch; small selections are easier with the number fields.
Which formats can I save?
JPG, PNG, 24-bit BMP or a one-page PDF. WebP appears only if this browser passes an encoding test. JPG photos stay JPG by default. PNG and WebP can keep transparency; JPG, BMP and PDF fill transparent areas with white.
Will cropping make my file smaller?
Usually, because fewer pixels are saved, but it is not guaranteed. File size also depends on the content, format and quality; saving a JPG photo as PNG can make it larger. The cropped file size is shown before you download.
Can I crop a circle or a heart shape here?
No. This tool always saves a rectangle set by exact coordinates or a ratio. For a round crop, use the Circle Image Cropper; for a heart, star or another decorative mask with transparency, use the Image Shape Cropper.
Why did my cropped download disappear?
Changing the crop, rotation, output format or quality clears the earlier file so an outdated crop is not mistaken for the new settings. Press Crop image again. Zoom, appearance and the expanded view do not change the file; renaming changes only its name.
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