✂️ Image Crop
Drag the handles to select the crop area. All processing happens in your browser.
Drop an image here, or click to browse
Supports PNG, JPEG, WEBP, GIF, BMP
Image Crop — FAQ
What aspect ratios are available for cropping?
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The tool offers free-form cropping (any shape you drag) as well as preset locked ratios including 1:1 (square, ideal for Instagram), 4:3 (standard photo and screen), 16:9 (widescreen video), and 3:2 (DSLR photo standard). Locked ratios maintain the exact proportion as you resize the crop box.
Is the original image modified when I crop it?
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No. Cropping in this tool is non-destructive to your original file — it only reads the image into the browser canvas and produces a new cropped image as a download. Your original file on your device is untouched.
Does the crop tool upload my image to a server?
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No. All cropping is performed entirely in your browser using JavaScript and the HTML5 Canvas API. Your image file is never transmitted over the internet, ensuring complete privacy.
What is the best aspect ratio for a profile picture?
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A 1:1 square ratio is the most universally accepted for profile pictures across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and most messaging apps. Some platforms display profile photos in a circular crop, so keep important content centered away from the corners.
What image formats does the crop tool support?
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The crop tool accepts JPEG, PNG, and WEBP files. When you download the cropped result, you can choose your preferred output format. PNG preserves transparency (useful if you cropped out parts of an image with a transparent background), while JPEG produces smaller file sizes for photographs.