Crop Image

Free online image cropper — crop any photo to a custom region or preset aspect ratio (1:1, 16:9, 4:3, 9:16). 100% private, runs in your browser, no upload required.

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100% private — files never leave your device
Free — no sign up, no watermark

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How to Use Crop Image

  1. Upload your photo (JPG, PNG, WebP, or BMP)
  2. Set the crop dimensions and offset, or pick an aspect-ratio preset
  3. Choose the output format (PNG keeps transparency; JPG is smaller)
  4. Click Process and download the cropped image

Features

  • Crop to any pixel dimensions or preset aspect ratio (Instagram square, YouTube widescreen, story 9:16, 4:3, etc.)
  • Works on JPG, PNG, WebP, and BMP — output is a clean PNG by default to preserve transparency
  • No upload — image is processed entirely in your browser
  • Free with no watermark, no sign-up, no file size cap
  • Pair with our <a href="/tools/image-remove-background">background remover</a> or <a href="/tools/invert-image-colors">color inverter</a> for a full edit

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I crop a photo to a square (1:1)?
Set width and height to the same value (e.g. 1080×1080) and adjust the X/Y offset to position the square over the area you want to keep. Output downloads as a PNG by default.
What's the best crop ratio for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube?
Instagram feed: 1:1 (1080×1080) or 4:5 (1080×1350). Stories/Reels/TikTok: 9:16 (1080×1920). YouTube thumbnails: 16:9 (1280×720). Twitter/X: 16:9 (1200×675). Pick dimensions that match the platform's expected upload size.
Will cropping reduce my photo's quality?
No. Cropping just discards the outer pixels — the kept area keeps every original pixel. Export as PNG for fully lossless cropping; JPG re-encodes but at high quality the loss is invisible.
Can I crop a video instead?
Yes — use the video cropper for MP4, MOV, MKV, or WebM files. Same crop controls, same browser-only privacy.
Is this image cropper free? Does it watermark?
Free, no watermark, no sign-up, no upload. Image is cropped entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WebAssembly.
Can I crop the same image to multiple sizes (e.g. for Instagram and stories)?
Yes — after downloading the first crop, click 'New file' to start over with the original. Re-crop to the second aspect ratio. The original isn't altered.