Crop Image — Drag to Select and Crop
Last updated: 2026-06-25
Photos never leave your device · 100% client-sideCropping keeps a chosen rectangular area of a photo and removes the rest; the kept part comes straight from the original pixels, so there is no quality loss.
Lock the ratio to 1:1, 16:9 or 4:3 to match profile pictures or thumbnails, and everything runs in your browser.
Image Crop Tool
Drag on top of the image to select the area to keep.
How to use
- Select an image — Drag the image you want to crop, or upload it with the file picker.
- Select the area — Drag on top of the image with your mouse or finger to mark the rectangle you want to keep.
- Crop — Click the crop button to extract just the selected area.
- Download — Click the download button to save the cropped image.
When to use cropping
Cropping is used to tidy up a photo's composition, cut out unwanted background, or fit a specific spec. Because the kept area is extracted directly from the original pixels, quality is not degraded the way it can be with resizing.
Recommended crop ratios by platform
| Use | Recommended ratio |
|---|---|
| Profile picture | 1:1 (square) |
| YouTube thumbnail | 16:9 |
| Instagram feed (landscape) | 4:3 or 1:1 |
| Instagram Story / Reels | 9:16 (portrait) |
| Standard print | 3:2 |
After cropping, use resize image to change the dimensions, or image compression to cut the file size.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Does cropping keep the image quality?
Yes. Cropping extracts the selected area straight from the original pixels, so there is no quality loss. That said, cropping a very small area and viewing it large can look less sharp simply because there are fewer pixels.
Can I crop to a square or a specific ratio?
Choose a locked-ratio option to fix the selection to 1:1 (square), 16:9, 4:3 and more. Handy for matching profile picture or thumbnail specs.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. You can drag the area by touch, so it works the same way on phones and tablets.
Are my photos sent to a server?
No. Cropping runs 100% inside your browser, and your photos are never uploaded or stored.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25