✎ Crop Image

Crop images with aspect ratio presets or freeform. Square, landscape, portrait — instant, free, all in your browser.

About Crop Image

Crop images with precision. Use freehand cropping, preset aspect ratios (1:1, 4:3, 16:9), or exact pixel dimensions. All processing happens in your browser — your images never leave your device.

Flexible Cropping

Drag to crop freehand, or lock to common aspect ratios like 1:1 for Instagram, 16:9 for YouTube thumbnails.

Exact Dimensions

Enter precise pixel dimensions for website banners, profile photos, or print-ready crops.

Real-time Preview

See your crop before applying. Adjust the selection area with drag handles for pixel-perfect results.

100% Private

Image stays on your device. Cropping happens entirely in your browser using Canvas API. No uploads.

📋 Common Use Cases

Social Media Content Prep

Crop photos to platform-perfect ratios like 1:1 for Instagram, 16:9 for YouTube thumbnails, or 4:5 for Facebook posts.

Removing Distracting Elements

Trim unwanted objects, people, or edges from your photos to tighten the composition and focus attention on the subject.

Creating Consistent Thumbnails

Crop a set of images to the same aspect ratio for a uniform look across blog post thumbnails or gallery grids.

Extracting Specific Regions

Select and export just a portion of an image — like a face from a group photo or a detail from a larger scene.

🪜 How to Use This Tool

Upload your image
Select any image file from your device to open it in the cropping interface.

Choose an aspect ratio
Pick from preset ratios like 1:1, 16:9, 4:3, 4:5, or select freeform mode for custom cropping.

Adjust the crop box
Drag the corners and edges of the crop overlay to frame exactly what you want to keep.

Apply and save
Click the crop button and download your result — processing is instant and entirely client-side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this image tool really free?▼

Yes. Every image tool is completely free. No signup, no account, no payment. All processing happens in your browser.

Are my images uploaded to a server?▼

No. All image processing happens locally in your browser. Your images never leave your device. This is especially important for sensitive photos, IDs, and personal documents.

How does the AI background remover work?▼

It uses the @imgly/background-removal library running an IS-Net neural network entirely in your browser via WebAssembly. First use downloads a ~10MB model (cached for future visits). No image data is sent to any server.

What file formats are supported?▼

JPEG, PNG, WebP, SVG, GIF, BMP, and HEIC. Conversion between all formats is supported. AI features work on JPEG and PNG inputs.

What is the maximum image size?▼

Images up to ~4000x4000px process smoothly on modern devices. Very large images may be slower. For batch processing, up to 20 images at a time is recommended.