Free Online Image Cropper
Easily crop your JPG, PNG, or WEBP images online. Select preset aspect ratios for social media (square, story) and web (16:9, 4:3) or define a custom crop area freely. Secure, client-side processing for your privacy.
1. Upload Your Image
How to Crop Your Image Online
Cropping images to the perfect size and composition is easy with our tool:
- Upload Image: Select your JPG, PNG, or WEBP file using the upload area or by dragging and dropping it.
- Select Crop Area: Once the image loads, a cropping overlay will appear. Click and drag the corners or edges to resize the selection. Click and drag inside the selection to move it.
- Choose Aspect Ratio (Optional): Use the "Aspect Ratio" dropdown to lock the cropping box to standard ratios like 1:1 (square), 16:9 (widescreen), 9:16 (vertical story), etc. Select "Free" to adjust the dimensions independently.
- Crop Image: Click the "Crop Image" button.
- Preview & Download: A preview of the cropped section will appear, along with a download button. Click "Download Cropped Image" to save the result (typically as a PNG or JPG).
Why Crop Images? Common Uses
Cropping is a fundamental image editing task used for various purposes:
- Composition Improvement: Remove distracting backgrounds or empty space to draw focus to the main subject (Rule of Thirds, etc.).
- Aspect Ratio Adjustment: Fit images into specific dimensions required by social media platforms (Instagram posts/stories, Twitter headers, Facebook banners), website layouts, or print formats.
- Removing Unwanted Elements: Cut out photobombers, unnecessary objects, or sensitive information from the edges of an image.
- Detail Highlighting: Zoom in on a specific part of a larger image by cropping around it.
- Straightening Horizons: While primarily a rotation task, cropping can be used afterward to trim edges after straightening a tilted image.
Understanding Aspect Ratios
The aspect ratio describes the proportional relationship between an image's width and its height. It's written as two numbers separated by a colon (e.g., 16:9). Our cropper provides presets for common ratios:
- 1:1 (Square):
- Used widely on Instagram profile pictures and grid posts.
- 16:9 (Widescreen):
- Standard for video thumbnails, desktop wallpapers.
- 9:16 (Vertical):
- Ideal for mobile stories (Instagram, TikTok).
- 4:3 (Standard):
- Traditional monitor and camera sensor ratio.
- 4:5 (Portrait):
- Common for Instagram feed portrait posts.
- Free:
- Allows you to define any custom width and height relationship.
Choosing the correct aspect ratio ensures your image displays correctly without unintended stretching or black bars.
Secure Client-Side Cropping
We prioritize your data privacy. This Image Cropper tool performs all operations **directly in your web browser** using JavaScript and the Cropper.js library.
- Your original image file is **never uploaded** to our servers.
- The cropping selection and final image generation happen entirely on your computer.
- This guarantees the confidentiality of your images.
Notes and Limitations
- Output Format: The cropped image is typically saved as a PNG file to preserve quality and potential transparency. Use our Image Converter if you need JPG/WEBP.
- Large Files: Very high-resolution images might slow down or crash your browser during processing.
- Browser Dependency: Performance relies on your browser's capabilities.
- Metadata Loss: EXIF and other metadata might not be preserved.