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Crop an image

Free · runs in your browser · updated 2026-07-05

To crop an image, choose your photo, pick a shape (square, 16:9, 4:3 or free), adjust the highlighted area with the sliders, and click Crop. The cropped image downloads instantly — processed in your browser, never uploaded.

How to use the crop image

  1. Choose a photoThe preview shows your crop area highlighted.
  2. Pick a ratioSquare suits profile pictures; 16:9 suits covers and thumbnails.
  3. Adjust and cropMove and resize the area with the sliders, then download.

Frequently asked questions

What ratio should a profile picture be?

Square (1:1). Most platforms display profile photos as circles cut from a square, so keep faces centred.

How do I crop for a YouTube thumbnail?

Choose 16:9, frame your subject, crop, then resize to 1280×720 with our Image Resizer if the platform wants exact pixels.

Does cropping reduce quality?

No — the pixels you keep are untouched. You're removing area, not re-compressing.

Can I crop a specific pixel area?

Use the sliders for position and size; the live readout shows the exact pixel region being kept.

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