Common ratios
Crop to 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 9:16, or free crop.
Image cropper
Crop images by ratio with live preview
Choose a common aspect ratio, drag the crop frame on the original image, and keep exactly the area you need.
Draggable frame
Move the crop preview frame to decide which part of the image remains.
Export control
Choose output format, quality, and background fill when needed.
Use cases
When should you crop images?
Crop images when preparing avatars, social covers, product photos, thumbnails, and platform-specific visuals. A fixed ratio keeps layouts clean and predictable.
Square crop
Good for avatars, product thumbnails, and grid layouts.
16:9 crop
Useful for video covers, blog images, and presentation visuals.
9:16 crop
Fits vertical stories, shorts, and mobile-first posts.
FAQ
Image crop FAQ
Can I choose the retained area?
Yes. Drag the preview frame on the original image to choose the retained area.
Does cropping change the original image?
No. The original file is not modified. The tool creates a new result.
Can transparent areas be handled?
PNG and WEBP can keep transparency. JPEG needs a background fill color.
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