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Image Cropper

Crop images online by selecting specific areas. Remove unwanted parts, focus on subjects, or create custom aspect ratios for social media and web use.

Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF

What is Image Cropper?

Image Cropper is a free online tool that lets you select and extract specific areas from your images. Whether you need to remove unwanted backgrounds, focus on a subject, create profile pictures, or adjust aspect ratios for social media, this tool provides precise cropping capabilities right in your browser. It supports JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF formats and offers preset aspect ratios (1:1 square, 16:9, 4:3) or free-form selection. All cropping happens entirely client-side using the HTML5 Canvas API—no uploads, no servers, complete privacy. Perfect for photographers, designers, social media managers, and anyone needing quick image editing without complex software.

How to Use Image Cropper

  1. Upload Image: Click "Choose Image" and select an image file from your device.
  2. View in Canvas: Your image appears in an interactive canvas ready for cropping.
  3. Select Area: Click and drag on the image to draw a selection rectangle around the area you want to keep.
  4. Aspect Ratio (Optional): Click preset buttons (Free, 1:1 Square, 16:9, 4:3) to constrain selection to specific proportions.
  5. Adjust Selection: Drag again to reposition or resize the crop area until satisfied.
  6. Crop: Click "Crop Image" to extract the selected area.
  7. Download: Preview the cropped result and click "Download Cropped" to save it to your device.

Features

  • ✅ Interactive drag-to-select crop area
  • ✅ Preset aspect ratios (1:1, 16:9, 4:3, free)
  • ✅ Support for JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF formats
  • ✅ Real-time dimension display
  • ✅ Visual selection rectangle on canvas
  • ✅ 100% client-side processing (no uploads)
  • ✅ Instant cropping using Canvas API
  • ✅ One-click download of cropped images

Use Cases

  • Profile Pictures: Crop photos to create perfectly sized profile pictures for social media platforms.
  • Remove Backgrounds: Eliminate unwanted elements by cropping to focus on the main subject.
  • Social Media Posts: Adjust images to fit platform requirements (Instagram 1:1, YouTube 16:9, etc.).
  • Thumbnails: Extract key portions of images for thumbnails, previews, or banners.
  • Photography: Refine composition by cropping out distractions or adjusting framing.

FAQ

How do I select a crop area?
Click on the image and drag to draw a rectangle around the area you want to keep. Release the mouse to finalize the selection. You can drag again to select a different area.
What are aspect ratio presets?
Aspect ratio presets constrain your selection to specific proportions: 1:1 (square) for Instagram profiles, 16:9 for YouTube thumbnails, 4:3 for traditional photos. "Free" allows any shape.
Can I crop the same image multiple times?
Yes! After downloading a cropped image, click "Crop Another" to upload and crop additional images, or re-upload the same image to crop it differently.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. All cropping happens locally in your browser using JavaScript and Canvas API. Your images never leave your device.
Does cropping reduce image quality?
No. Cropping simply extracts a portion of the original image at full quality. The cropped area retains the original resolution and detail.

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