Free Online Image Cropper
Crop JPG, PNG, or WebP images online. Our tool makes it easy to frame your image for social media, website headers, or profile pictures.
Precise Cropping
Crop images to exact dimensions with pixel-perfect accuracy and smart centering.
Instant Results
Get your cropped images in seconds with our fast cloud processing.
Smart Cropping
Intelligent center-crop algorithm maintains the most important parts of your image.
Multiple Formats
Support for JPG, PNG, and WebP formats with optimized output quality.
Preset Sizes
Quick crop to popular sizes like square (1024x1024) or 16:9 (1920x1080).
Secure Processing
Your images are processed securely and automatically deleted after 6 hours.
How to Crop Your Image in 4 Steps
Upload Image
Select a photo in JPG, PNG, or WebP format from your device.
Select Crop Area
Drag to select the area you want to keep, or use aspect ratio presets (1:1, 16:9, 4:3).
Preview Cropped Image
Check the new cropped version to make sure it fits your needs.
Download
Save your cropped image instantly — precise and watermark-free.
Why Crop an Image?
Cropping is one of the most important tools in photo editing. It's about more than just cutting things out; it's about reframing your image to tell a better story.
- Improve Composition: Remove distracting background elements, focus on your main subject, and apply the "rule of thirds" to create a more balanced and visually appealing image.
- Fit Specific Formats (Aspect Ratios): Every social platform has its own rules. An image that looks great on your camera won't fit a square Instagram post (1:1), a wide Twitter header (3:1), or a YouTube thumbnail (16:9). Cropping is how you fix this.
- Change Orientation: Quickly turn a horizontal "landscape" image into a vertical "portrait" image to use as a phone wallpaper or for an Instagram Story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between cropping and resizing?
This is a common question! Resizing changes the dimensions of the *entire* image, (e.g., making a 4000px wide photo into a 800px wide photo).Cropping cuts away parts of the image to change its shape or focus, while the remaining pixels stay the same size.
Does cropping an image reduce its quality?
No. Cropping itself does not reduce quality. It simply removes pixels from the edges of your image. However, if you crop a tiny section of a large photo and then try to *enlarge* it, it will look pixelated or blurry.
What is a 1:1 or 16:9 aspect ratio?
An aspect ratio describes the relationship between an image's width and its height. A 1:1 ratio is a perfect square (used by Instagram). A 16:9 ratio is a widescreen rectangle (used for YouTube thumbnails and desktop wallpapers).