Crop any photo to a custom size, aspect ratio, or preset dimensions instantly. Free, no login, works on any device.
Cropping removes the outer edges of an image to focus on a specific area, change the aspect ratio, or meet a platform's required dimensions. Unlike resizing (which scales the entire image), cropping cuts away parts of the image without scaling.
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Use our [Crop Image](/crop-image) tool:
- **Custom dimensions**: specify exact pixel width and height
- **Aspect ratio presets**: 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 4:5, 9:16
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**Rule of thirds**: Position your main subject at the intersections of an imaginary 3×3 grid rather than dead center. Results are more dynamic and engaging.
**Crop tightly for portraits**: For headshots, crop just above the top of the head and below the shoulders. This creates more impact than showing the full body.
**Check the thumbnail**: After cropping, zoom out to see how it looks at thumbnail size (Instagram grid, Google search results). The subject should be clearly identifiable.
Can I crop without losing quality?
Cropping does not affect image quality — it only removes pixels. The remaining pixels are unchanged.
Can I undo a crop?
Our tool always preserves your original file. Just re-upload and crop again with different settings.
What if I need to crop to exact pixels?
Enter the exact pixel dimensions in the custom crop field. The tool will center-crop to those dimensions.
Yes — all 30+ tools on PixlTools are completely free to use.
JPG, PNG, WEBP, and PDF are supported across our various tools.
No — images are processed and deleted immediately. We never store your files.
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