Can I crop an image to a specific pixel size?

Yes. Enter exact pixel values for width and height, or use the freehand drag to select the area and then fine-tune the crop box.

Does cropping reduce image quality?

No. Cropping only removes the edges outside the selected area. The kept portion is saved at original quality unless you separately apply compression.

Can I crop to a 1:1 square ratio?

Yes. Select the 1:1 ratio lock in the tool. The crop box will constrain to a perfect square.

What happens to the removed parts of the image?

They are discarded. Only the area inside the crop boundary is included in the downloaded file.

Crop Images Online to Exact Dimensions

Remove unwanted edges, crop to a fixed aspect ratio, or cut to a precise pixel area. Works with JPG, PNG, and WebP — fully browser-based with no signup required.

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Output Format

Currently: PNG

Quality — 92%

Ignored for PNG (always lossless)

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JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, GIF, AVIF, TIFF supported

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Visual Cropping

Drag corners or the crop box to select the exact area you want. Rule-of-thirds grid included.

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Aspect Presets

Lock to 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 9:16, and more — or crop freely with no constraint.

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100% Private

All processing happens in your browser. No images are uploaded or stored anywhere.

When to Crop an Image

Profile photos

Crop a portrait or headshot to a centered square for LinkedIn, Twitter, or any platform that displays circular profile images.

Remove unwanted edges

Clean up screenshots with toolbars, watermarks, or empty space around the main subject by cropping to the content area.

Fixed-ratio thumbnails

Crop blog post or product images to a consistent 16:9, 4:3, or 1:1 ratio so all cards and thumbnails display uniformly.

How to Crop an Image Online

Upload image

Select or drag a JPG, PNG, or WebP image into the tool.

Select crop area

Drag handles to define the region you want to keep.

Set ratio or size

Lock to a preset aspect ratio or enter exact pixel dimensions.

Download

Save the cropped image in your preferred format.

Cropping vs. Resizing: When to Use Each

Cropping removes portions of the image from any edge, reducing the total canvas area. The part of the image you keep stays at its original pixel density — nothing is scaled. Resizing changes the entire image to new dimensions, scaling all pixels up or down. Use cropping when you want to change what is shown. Use resizing when you want to change how large the image is. For most social media and web use cases, the best workflow is to crop first to the right composition, then resize to the target display dimensions, then compress for the web.

Common Aspect Ratios Explained

1:1 (square) is used for profile photos and Instagram posts. 16:9 (widescreen) is used for YouTube thumbnails, blog headers, and presentation slides. 4:3 is traditional for photos and older screen formats. 3:2 matches the natural aspect ratio of most DSLR cameras. 2:1 is common for Twitter post images and website banners. Choosing the right ratio before cropping ensures the platform does not add unexpected padding or cut into your subject when it displays the image.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I crop an image to a specific pixel size?: Yes. Enter exact pixel values for width and height, or use the freehand drag to select the area and then fine-tune the crop box.
Does cropping reduce image quality?: No. Cropping only removes the edges outside the selected area. The kept portion is saved at original quality unless you separately apply compression.
Can I crop to a 1:1 square ratio?: Yes. Select the 1:1 ratio lock in the tool. The crop box will constrain to a perfect square.
What happens to the removed parts of the image?: They are discarded. Only the area inside the crop boundary is included in the downloaded file.

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