Trimming a photo down to just the part you need — or forcing it into a square, 16:9, or another specific ratio — is one of the most common image edits there is. Drag a crop box over the preview, optionally lock it to a standard aspect ratio, and download the result at full resolution.
How to use the image cropper tool
- 1
Upload a photo
Drop in the image you want to crop.
- 2
Pick an aspect ratio (optional)
Choose Free, 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, or 3:4, or leave it freeform.
- 3
Drag the crop box
Move it and resize from the corner handle, then download the cropped result.
Common use cases
Crop to a square for social media
Use the 1:1 preset to crop a photo to a perfect square for a profile picture or post.
Trim unwanted edges
Remove distracting background or edges from a photo before using it elsewhere.
Crop to a specific aspect ratio
Use 16:9 or 4:3 presets to match a video thumbnail or presentation slide ratio.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — "Free" mode lets you drag the crop box to any width and height independently.