Image Cropper

Crop images with smart aspect ratios

Settings

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Shortcuts

Open fileCtrl+O
CropCtrl+Enter
SaveCtrl+S

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I crop an image?

Upload your image by dragging and dropping or clicking to browse. Once loaded, drag the crop box corners to select the area you want to keep. Choose an aspect ratio preset if needed (like square for Instagram or 16:9 for YouTube thumbnails), adjust quality and format settings, then click "Crop Image" to process. Download your cropped image when ready.

What aspect ratios are available?

The image cropper offers seven aspect ratio presets: Free (no constraint), Square (1:1), Portrait (3:4), Landscape (4:3), Widescreen (16:9), Instagram (1:1), and Story (9:16). These presets are optimized for different platforms and use cases including social media, print, and web.

Can I crop images for Instagram?

Yes! The tool includes Instagram-optimized presets. Use the Square (1:1) or Instagram preset for regular posts, and the Story (9:16) preset for Instagram Stories and Reels. These ensure your images fit perfectly without being cut off.

What image formats can I crop?

You can crop JPEG, JPG, PNG, WebP, and BMP images. After cropping, you can save the result in JPEG, PNG, or WebP format. Each format has different characteristics - JPEG for photos, PNG for graphics with transparency, and WebP for modern web optimization.

Is there a file size limit for cropping?

Images up to 50MB can be cropped. This accommodates high-resolution photos and professional images. The cropped output is typically smaller than the original since you're removing unwanted areas.

Will cropping reduce image quality?

Cropping itself doesn't reduce quality - it simply removes portions of the image. However, the quality slider (50-100%) controls the compression of the output file. At 90-100% quality, there's virtually no visible quality loss. Lower settings reduce file size but may introduce some compression artifacts.

Can I use keyboard shortcuts?

Yes! Use Ctrl+O to open a file, Ctrl+Enter to crop the selected area, and Ctrl+S to download the cropped image. These shortcuts speed up your workflow when cropping multiple images.

Is my image data safe?

Absolutely. All image cropping happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your images are never uploaded to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security. What you crop stays on your device.