Crop images in your browser, no upload

How to use this tool

Choose a source image. Drop an image into the selection area or use the browse control to pick a local file.
Set the crop frame. Choose Free or a preset ratio, then drag a corner or edge handle to frame the part you want to keep.
Adjust the composition. Drag inside the frame to move it, or drag outside the frame to draw a new selection.
Check the pixel dimensions and download. Review the live crop width and height, then download the result in the supported source format.

Free Online Image Cropper

Choose a preset ratio or use a freeform selection to frame the area you want to keep. Drag a corner or edge handle to resize the frame, drag inside it to move the crop, or start outside the frame to draw a new region. Click Download Crop to save the selected pixels.

PNG, JPEG, and WebP images keep their source format when downloaded; other image types the browser can decode are exported as PNG. Canvas re-encoding removes embedded metadata, including EXIF camera details and GPS coordinates. The crop is processed on your device and is not uploaded.

Rule of thirds

The rule of thirds is a compositional guideline that divides the frame into a 3×3 grid. Placing your subject at one of the four intersection points - rather than dead center - produces a more visually dynamic and engaging composition. This is why most cameras and smartphone viewfinders offer a grid overlay option.

Standard crop ratios

Platform	Ratio	Recommended pixels
Instagram square	1:1	1080×1080
Instagram portrait	4:5	1080×1350
Instagram landscape	1.91:1	1080×566
YouTube thumbnail	16:9	1280×720
TikTok / Reels	9:16	1080×1920
Photography standard	3:2	varies
Traditional print	4:3	varies

Resolution after cropping

Cropping removes pixels; it does not create new ones. If you crop a 1200×900 image to a 400×400 square, you have 400×400 pixels to work with - which is fine for web use but inadequate for a 4×6 print (which needs 1200×1800 at 300 DPI). Always start with the highest-resolution source image available when cropping for print.

How it works

Your image is drawn onto an HTML5 Canvas element entirely inside your browser. No upload, no server, no waiting. The crop frame is displayed at a fitted scale, while its position and size are tracked in the source image's pixel coordinates. This keeps the live width and height and the exported crop aligned with the selected area.

Tips

In Free mode, drag a corner handle to resize both dimensions or an edge handle to adjust one axis. A locked ratio stays fixed while the frame changes.
Drag inside the crop box to move it without changing its size.
Click and drag outside the crop box to draw a brand new region.
Switch aspect ratios at any time; the crop snaps to the new ratio centered on the current region.
Use 4:5 for portrait posts, 9:16 for Stories and Reels, or 1.91:1 for landscape link posts.

Frequently asked questions

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. The image is loaded from your device and cropped with the browser Canvas API. The file and crop stay on your device; the tool does not upload them.

Which aspect ratios can I use?

Choose Free, 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 3:2, 2:3, 4:5, 9:16, or 1.91:1. A preset changes the crop frame ratio; it does not resize the image to a recommended platform pixel size.

Which image format will the crop download use?

PNG, JPEG, and WebP sources are exported in the same format. Other image types the browser can decode are exported as PNG. Animated source images become a still crop.

Does cropping preserve EXIF metadata?

No. Canvas re-encoding removes embedded metadata such as EXIF camera details and GPS coordinates from the downloaded crop.

Will the crop have enough pixels for printing?

The crop keeps the selected source pixels and does not upscale them. Check the live width and height against your print size; at 300 DPI, a 4×6 inch print needs about 1200×1800 pixels.