Crop Image
Crop a photo to an aspect ratio or exact pixels, rotate in 90° steps and save. Runs in your browser with no upload.
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Crop Image: complete guide
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At a glance
- Supported files
- One JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 20 MB.
- Ratio
- Choose from free, 1:1, 4:5, 3:2, and 16:9.
- Exact values
- You can enter left, top, width, and height as numbers.
- Rotation
- Rotate in 90-degree steps and then crop.
- Boundaries
- The crop area is always fitted inside the photo and keeps at least 1 pixel.
- Save format
- A PNG original is saved as PNG, and everything else as JPG.
- Where it runs
- Cropping runs in this browser and does not change the original.
How to use Crop Image
Add a photo and choose the ratio first
If you already know where it will go, choosing the ratio first is quicker. Once you choose a ratio, the largest area that fits that ratio is placed in the center. Choose free to set any shape you like.
If the direction is off, rotate first
Apply the 90-degree rotation first so it crops in the direction you want. Each time you rotate, the crop area is reset to fit the new size, so it does not go outside the photo.
Drag to set the area
When you drag over the photo, the dark part is what will be cut off. If you chose a ratio, it is kept even as you drag. If you need exact pixels, enter the values in the input fields below.
Check the result size and save
The original size and result size are shown together below the settings. If the place you submit to has a minimum size requirement, check it here. The original file stays as it is even after you save.
What it’s good for
Pick the ratio that fits where you will post
1:1 is common for profile photos, 4:5 for Instagram portrait, and 16:9 for YouTube thumbnails. If you choose the ratio first, it is kept even when you set the area by dragging. If you need exact values, enter left, top, width, and height as numbers.
Fix sideways or flipped photos
Apply the 90-degree rotation first and then crop, and the result comes out in the direction you want. Each time you rotate, the crop area is reset to fit the new size, so it never ends up outside the photo.
Worked examples
Make a square for a profile photo
Original 4000 × 3000px
Ratio 1:13000 × 3000pxRotate a portrait photo and crop it to landscape
Original 3000 × 4000px
Rotate 90 degrees · 16:94000 × 2250pxCommonly used ratios
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| Ratio | Where it is used | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | Profile photos, product list thumbnails | The sides or top and bottom get cut, so put the important part in the center. |
| 4:5 | Instagram portrait posts | A landscape photo loses a lot on both sides. |
| 16:9 | YouTube thumbnails, presentation materials | It does not fit a portrait photo. |
When the result isn’t what you expected
The crop area goes outside the photo
If the values you enter exceed the photo size, they are fitted inward automatically. If you still do not get the area you want, reduce the left and top values first and then set the width and height.
I chose a ratio but did not get the size I want
To keep the ratio, one side reaches the photo size first. If you want a larger crop, rotate to change the long side, or set it with the free ratio.
The saved photo is blurrier than the original
The cropped part uses the original pixels as they are. Re-compression when saving as JPG can cause a slight difference. A PNG original is saved as PNG, so there is no such difference.
Key terms
- Ratio
- The ratio of width to height. 1:1 is a square, and 16:9 is a wide shape.
- Pixel
- The number of dots that make up a photo. This is a different measure from file size in KB.
- Rotation
- Turning the photo in 90-degree steps. Quality does not change.
Crop Image FAQ
Does the original quality drop?
The cropped part uses the original pixels as they are. However, saving as JPG re-encodes it, so a very slight difference can appear. A PNG original is saved as PNG.
Can I crop several photos at once?
It crops one photo at a time. The crop position differs for each photo, so checking them one by one is safer.
Is the cropped photo uploaded to a server?
No. Cropping happens inside this browser, and the original file stays as it is.
Can I undo after cropping?
The original file is not changed, so just add it again and crop anew. Only the result file is newly created.
Can I cut out several parts from one photo?
It crops one area at a time. If you need another part, add the same photo again and crop it.
Can I set the area by dragging on a phone too?
You can set the area by dragging with your finger. If you need exact values, use the number inputs.