Image Cropper

Crop images with preset ratios or freeform selection

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JPEG, PNG, WebP, BMP, GIF

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Image Cropper — Free Aspect Ratio Crop

Crop any image to a target aspect ratio or freeform selection. Drag to reposition, resize from any edge or corner, and use the rule-of-thirds grid to frame your shot — export as PNG.

How to crop an image to a specific aspect ratio

  1. Drop your image. Drag and drop a PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, or GIF into the canvas.
  2. Pick an aspect preset. Choose Free (any ratio), 1:1 (square), 4:3, 16:9 (video/widescreen), 3:2, or 2:3 (portrait).
  3. Drag to position. Move the crop box over the focal area using the rule-of-thirds grid as a guide. Drag any corner or edge handle to resize.
  4. Download. Click Download to save the cropped image. Original is untouched.

Use Cases

Crop a blog post hero image to a clean 16:9 or 4:3 ratio
Make square Instagram crops from landscape photos
Use the rule-of-thirds grid to reframe a photo's focal point before cropping
Trim a screenshot to focus on a specific UI element
Generate a 16:9 thumbnail from a portrait photo

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my images uploaded?

No. Cropping runs in your browser via canvas. Files never leave your device.

What is the rule-of-thirds grid for?

It overlays two horizontal and two vertical guide lines dividing the crop area into thirds — a classic composition aid for placing the subject off-center.

What aspect ratios are available?

Free (any ratio), 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 3:2, and 2:3 — pick the preset that matches where the image is going, or use Free for a custom crop.

Does it preserve quality?

Yes. Cropping is non-destructive. Output uses the same pixel data as the input region, re-encoded as PNG.

Can I crop multiple at once?

Single image at a time for accurate framing. For batch crops to a fixed center area, use the Image Resizer tool.

What formats does it support?

JPEG, PNG, WebP, BMP, and GIF as input; output is always a PNG.

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