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Crop Images

Crop your images with a draggable box, a rule-of-thirds guide and ten aspect-ratio presets.

Drop images here

or click to browse — JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF…

How Cropping Works Here

Cropping trims an image down to a rectangular region you choose, discarding everything outside it. Turn on the Crop toggle to reveal a live preview with a draggable box: resize it from any of its eight handles, drag it to reposition, or pick one of ten ratio presets (Free, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9, 5:4) to lock its proportions while you move and resize it. A rule-of-thirds grid overlays the box so you can line up your subject with the intersections instead of the dead center.

The crop box can only get as large as the original image, since it is selecting pixels that already exist rather than adding new ones. When you crop several images in one batch, the box you set on the first image is applied proportionally to the rest, so check that the framing still makes sense if your files have very different aspect ratios from each other.

How to Crop an Image

1. Add Your Image

Drop a photo or click to browse. The crop preview loads automatically.

2. Frame Your Shot

Pick a ratio preset or drag the box freely, reposition it over your subject, and watch the dimensions badge update live.

3. Download the Cropped Result

Click Optimize images, then download. Only the framed area is kept, at its native pixel resolution.

Choosing a Ratio

Square - 1:1

Even framing with no dominant side. Common for profile pictures and grid-based social feeds.

Widescreen - 16:9 and 9:16

16:9 matches horizontal video and thumbnails; 9:16 is the vertical equivalent used by stories and reels.

Classic photo ratios - 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3

Match traditional camera sensors and print sizes, in landscape or portrait orientation.

Wide and tall extremes - 21:9 and 5:4

21:9 suits cinematic banners and hero images; 5:4 is closer to square and common in framed prints.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I crop to a ratio that isn't in the list?
Yes. Choose Free instead of one of the ten presets, then either drag the box freely or type an exact width and height. The lock icon can still be toggled to keep whatever ratio you land on while resizing.
What is the rule-of-thirds grid for?
It divides the crop box into a 3x3 grid so you can align your subject or horizon with the grid lines or their intersections instead of the exact center, a common composition guideline for more balanced-looking photos.
Can I move the crop box after picking a ratio preset?
Yes. Ratio presets fix the proportions and size the box to the largest area that fits, but you can still drag it anywhere over the image, or resize it from its handles while the ratio stays locked.
Does cropping also reduce the file size?
Often, since a smaller image usually produces a smaller file, but that's a side effect of having fewer pixels, not of any compression setting. Use the quality slider above the Crop panel if file size is the priority.
Can I crop several images with the same framing at once?
Yes, though the framing is proportional rather than identical in pixels: the crop box from your first image is applied to each file's own dimensions, so results can vary if the batch mixes very different aspect ratios.
Will cropping stretch or distort my image?
No. Cropping only removes pixels outside the box, it never stretches the ones that remain, so proportions inside the kept area stay exactly as they were in the original.