Crop an image to any shape

Trim away what you don't need, or crop to the exact size a social network expects. Pick a shape, drag the box, done.

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1Add image
2Pick a shape & drag
3Download

Drop your image here

Or click to choose a file. JPG, PNG and WebP all work.

No image handy?

1. Pick a shape

…or an exact social media size

2. Drag the box to move it, and drag its corners to resize. Everything outside the box will be cut away.

Cropped image downloaded

Your cropped image has been saved to your downloads.

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How to crop an image

Add your imageDrop it onto the box above, choose a file, or paste one with Ctrl+V.

Pick a shape and position the boxChoose "Free" to crop any shape, a ratio such as Square, or an exact platform size from the list. Then drag the box and its corners over the part you want to keep.

DownloadPress "Download cropped image". If you chose a platform size, the result is saved at exactly those pixel dimensions.

Which aspect ratio should I use?

1:1 (square) — profile pictures, Instagram and Facebook posts, marketplace listings.
4:5 (portrait) — takes up the most space in the Instagram feed, so posts get more attention.
16:9 (wide) — YouTube thumbnails, presentations, desktop wallpapers and website banners.
9:16 (tall) — stories, Reels, TikTok and phone wallpapers.
3:2 and 4:3 — classic photo-print shapes from cameras and phones.

Cropping vs. resizing

Cropping cuts away part of the picture to change its shape or remove distractions. Resizing scales the whole picture up or down without removing anything. If you need a square image but don't want to lose any of the photo, use Fit to Square instead, which adds a background around it. To change the pixel size of an image, use our resize tool.

Composition tips

Use the grid inside the crop box: placing the main subject where the lines cross (the "rule of thirds") usually looks more natural than putting it dead centre. Leave a little space in the direction a person is looking, and keep horizons straight — use Rotate if the photo is sideways.

Frequently asked questions

Does cropping reduce image quality?

No. Free and ratio crops keep the original pixels at full resolution. Only when you choose an exact platform size is the result scaled to those dimensions.

Is my image uploaded?

No. Cropping happens in your browser and the image never leaves your device.

Can I crop on my phone?

Yes. Drag the box with one finger and pull the corner handles to resize it.

Can I crop into a circle?

Not yet. Crop to a 1:1 square — most sites, such as social networks, display profile pictures as circles automatically.

What format is the cropped image saved in?

The same format as your original: PNG stays PNG (keeping transparency), and JPG or WebP photos are saved as high-quality files.