Crop an image while keeping the part you need
How to use this tool
- Choose a JPEG, PNG, or WebP image.
- Drag on the preview or enter a rectangular selection.
- Apply the edit, inspect the output, and download a copy.
About this edit
Cropping removes pixels outside the selected rectangle without stretching what remains. Use the resizer next if the final image also needs exact dimensions.
Your original stays unchanged
The tool creates a new image. Edits are not written back to the selected file. Reset to start again, or download the result and use it as the source for another edit.
Decide what the crop needs to show
Cropping changes the visible composition by removing everything outside a rectangle. It is useful for eliminating blank borders, making a subject more prominent, or preparing an image for a different shape. It does not squeeze the whole scene into a new aspect ratio; the removed pixels are no longer part of the exported image.
Start with the destination. A product thumbnail may need a close view of the item, while a portrait may need room around the head. Check the actual image boundaries instead of relying only on a small preview. Keep the original so a tighter crop does not become your only copy.
Selecting an area with the mouse or keyboard
Drag a rectangle over the source preview. The percentage fields provide another way to set or refine the selection without using a pointer. X and Y describe the top-left position, while width and height describe how much of the original image the rectangle covers.
For a 1,000 × 800 image, X 10%, Y 25%, width 50%, and height 50% selects a 500 × 400 rectangle starting 100 pixels from the left and 200 pixels from the top. The selected rectangle must fit entirely within the source. Percentages are rounded to whole pixels during the edit.
Cropping does not set an arbitrary output resolution
The exported crop contains the source pixels inside the selected region. If the selected region is 500 × 400, cropping alone does not turn it into 1,000 × 800. Use the resizer afterward when a particular output width and height are required.
A smaller crop may also produce a smaller file, but cropping is not a file-size guarantee. Encoding format and quality affect the bytes too. If the final file must fit a KB ceiling, apply that requirement after you have settled the composition and dimensions.
Tools for this step: Resize the cropped image · Apply a JPEG size limit
Choose the output format and review the edges
PNG avoids an additional lossy encoding step and can retain transparency. JPEG can be smaller for photographs, but transparent pixels become white and a new JPEG encoding can change detail. WebP offers another option when the destination accepts it.
Inspect every edge of the crop after applying it. Make sure you have not cut off text, an important object, or part of a face. If the composition is wrong, adjust the original selection and apply again rather than cropping a succession of downloaded copies.
Frequently asked questions
Is this tool free and unlimited?
Yes. It is free to use with no signup and no daily usage caps. You can process up to 20 files of up to 30MB each in one batch, then download your results.
Can I make a circular crop?
This tool uses rectangular selections. It does not export a circle or automatically remove the background. A square crop can be prepared for a service that displays profile images as circles.
Will cropping alter the original image file?
No. A separate cropped image is created. Your original file stays unchanged.