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Crop an image
Trim your photos to the right ratio in seconds: pick a ratio, adjust the area with your mouse, download. Everything stays in your browser.
Your image will appear here to crop.
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Crop it right
Cropping: the right ratio for each use
Cropping means cutting the edges of an image to keep what matters or fit a specific format. Every platform expects a different ratio — here are the most common ones:
| Format | Ratio | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Square | 1:1 | Profile picture, Instagram post, avatar |
| Landscape | 16:9 | YouTube thumbnail, banner, slideshow |
| Vertical portrait | 9:16 | Instagram/TikTok Stories & Reels, WhatsApp status |
| Classic photo | 4:3 | Camera photo, print |
| Portrait | 3:4 | Vertical photo, product shot |
Tips for a clean crop
- Pick the ratio before cropping so the area stays perfectly proportioned to your platform.
- Leave some breathing room around the subject — too tight a crop feels cramped.
- For a profile picture, center the face in the 1:1 square.
- Cropping doesn't recompress your image: the original sharpness is kept.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes, no sign-up and no watermark. Everything happens in your browser.
Is my image uploaded?
No, never. Cropping is 100% local.
Is quality preserved?
Yes. We crop at the original resolution, with no destructive recompression.
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