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How do I crop an image online for free?

Short answer

Use a browser-based image cropper to drag a box over the part of the picture you want to keep and download just that region. It runs on your own device, so the photo is never uploaded, and there is no account or watermark.

Crop to keep only what matters

Cropping trims away the parts of a photo you do not need: dead space around a subject, a distracting background edge, or the wrong aspect ratio for where the image is going. Dragging a crop box over the area to keep, then downloading that region as a new image, is quicker and more precise than trying to reframe by resizing.

Rectangular or circular

A standard cropper keeps any rectangular selection, which covers most needs, from tightening a product shot to fitting a banner ratio. When you need a round avatar with a transparent background, a companion circle crop tool cuts the photo into a perfect circle and exports a PNG. Both run in your browser, so a personal photo is edited on your device and never sent to a server.

Step by step

  1. Add your image. Open the image cropper and select the picture you want to trim.
  2. Drag the crop box. Position and size the box over the region you want to keep.
  3. Download the crop. Save the cropped image. Your original file stays unchanged.

Frequently asked questions

Is my photo uploaded?

No. The crop is done in your browser, so the picture never leaves your device.

Does cropping change my original file?

No. You download a new cropped image and the original is left untouched.

Can I crop to a circle for a profile picture?

Yes. A companion circle crop tool cuts the image into a circle with a transparent background and saves it as a PNG.

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