How to crop an image
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Choose an image using the box above, or drop it onto the page.
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Drag the crop box, or pick an aspect ratio such as 1:1 or 16:9. Type a width and height for an exact size, and rotate or flip if needed.
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Click "Apply crop" to see the result, then download it in the format you want.
Crop photos for any purpose
Cropping removes distracting edges, straightens composition and fits images to the shape a platform expects: square for profile pictures, 16:9 for video thumbnails, 4:5 or 9:16 for social stories.
The cropper works with your mouse or touch screen. Drag the box to move it and pull the handles to resize it. The width and height fields always show the exact output size in pixels.
Frequently asked questions
Does cropping reduce image quality?
No. Cropping only removes pixels outside the selection; the remaining area keeps its full resolution.
Can I crop to an exact size like 600×600?
Yes. Type the width and height into the fields and the crop box updates to that exact size.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The image is cropped in your browser and never leaves your device.
Can I make a passport photo?
Yes. Choose a ratio or type exact pixel dimensions required by your form, then compress it with one of our size tools if needed.