Crop Image
Drag, frame, download — at full original resolution. Free, private, and your image never leaves your device.
Drag & drop an image here
or click to browse your device
JPEG · PNG · WebP · full-resolution output
Your files never leave your device.
How to crop an image
- Add your image — drag it in or click to browse. It opens at a comfortable working size with a crop box already centered.
- Frame your crop. Drag the box to move it; drag the corner handle to resize. Pick an aspect-ratio preset to lock proportions (1:1 for square posts, 16:9 for thumbnails, 4:5 for Instagram portrait…).
- Crop & download. The selected area is saved at its original pixel resolution — no scaling, no quality games.
Crop first, then compress or resize
Cropping is the highest-value edit there is: it cuts the boring parts, tightens the composition, and drops file size for free. Chain it with the other image tools on this site for a complete workflow — crop the frame you want, then use the resizer for exact dimensions, then the compressor to shrink the file for upload limits.
Aspect ratios, decoded
- 1:1 — square posts, profile pictures, marketplace thumbnails.
- 4:5 — Instagram portrait feed posts (takes the most screen space in the feed).
- 4:3 — classic digital-photo shape, good for prints.
- 3:2 — 35mm film / DSLR native frame.
- 16:9 — YouTube thumbnails, video covers, slide decks.
- 9:16 — Stories, Reels, TikTok.
Not sure? Start with 1:1 for feed posts and 16:9 for anything wide. The preset keeps the box honest while you drag — no more accidentally shipping a 1.97:1 thumbnail.
Privacy, as always
Cropping happens on your own device: the image is decoded by your browser, the box is just math, and the result is written straight to your downloads. Nothing is uploaded, queued or stored — which is exactly what you want when the photo is of your passport or your kids.
Frequently asked questions
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Cropping happens entirely in your browser. Your image never leaves your device.
Does cropping reduce image quality?
The cropped area is saved at its original pixel resolution — no scaling, no extra compression beyond the format's normal encoding. What you select is exactly what you get.
Which aspect ratio should I use for social media?
1:1 for square posts, 4:5 for Instagram portrait feed posts, 16:9 for YouTube thumbnails and covers, 9:16 for Stories/Reels/TikTok, 4:3 for classic photos. Pick the preset and drag the box to frame your shot.
Can I crop to an exact pixel size?
Crop the area you want, then use the Image Resizer to set exact pixels — the two tools are built to chain together.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes — the crop box is fully touch-friendly: drag to move, drag the corner handle to resize.