How to crop an image
- Choose an image, drop it on the box above, or paste a screenshot.
- Drag the crop box to move it and drag its corners or edges to resize it. Drag anywhere outside the box to draw a new one.
- Pick a ratio such as 1:1 for Instagram or 16:9 for YouTube, or type exact pixel values.
- Press Crop & download.
Crop a circle for profile pictures
Choose Circle to cut a round image with a transparent background. It is saved as a PNG so the corners stay see-through, ready for avatars, logos and stickers.
Keyboard tips
After clicking the image you can nudge the crop box with the arrow keys. Hold Shift to move it 10 pixels at a time.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I crop a picture to a square?
Choose the 1:1 ratio and drag the box over the part you want to keep, then press Crop & download.
Does cropping reduce quality?
No. Cropping keeps the original pixels. Only the area outside the box is removed.
Can I crop a photo into a circle?
Yes. Pick Circle and the result is saved as a PNG with transparent corners.
Are my images uploaded?
No. Your images are processed in your browser and never sent to any server.
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