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Crop image

Keep only the part of the image you want. Drag the box, use a fixed aspect ratio or type the exact position and size in pixels; everything is processed in your browser.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • In your browser

Drag an image here

JPG, PNG or WebP · max. 25 MB

How to use this tool

  1. Drag a JPG, PNG or WebP image into the box, or click “or choose a file”.
  2. If you need a specific shape, choose an aspect ratio: 1:1 for profile pictures, 16:9 for covers and videos, 9:16 for stories…
  3. Move the crop box by dragging it and resize it from the corners or sides. You can also type X, Y, width and height in pixels, or use the keyboard.
  4. Click “Crop image”, check the result and click “Download”.

Common aspect ratios

Each aspect ratio describes the relationship between the width and height of the crop:

  • 1:1 (square): profile pictures and many social media posts.
  • 4:3: the classic format of many compact cameras and of phone photos.
  • 3:2: the usual format of DSLR and mirrorless cameras, and of 4 × 6 in prints.
  • 16:9: widescreen displays, video thumbnails and presentations.
  • 9:16: the same format in portrait, used for stories and short phone videos.

Cropping precisely

The X and Y fields set the top-left corner of the crop, measured in the image's actual pixels from the top-left corner of the photo. Width and height are the size of the crop. With a fixed aspect ratio, changing the width adjusts the height, and vice versa.

With the keyboard, move focus to the crop box with the Tab key: the arrow keys move it and Shift + arrow keys resize it. Each key press is roughly 1% of the image's shorter side.

What happens to quality and format

Cropping doesn't change the scale: the pixels inside the box are copied as they are into the new file. The image keeps its format: PNGs are saved losslessly with transparency, and JPG and WebP files at high quality (92 out of 100). If your browser can't create WebP, the result is saved as PNG.

The cropped file is created anew in your browser, so it doesn't keep the original's EXIF metadata, such as GPS location. The photo's orientation is applied before cropping, so what you see is what you get.

Examples

A square profile picture

Choose 1:1, drag the box to center the face and resize it from a corner. Then, if the platform asks for specific dimensions, use the resizer.

Removing the edges of a screenshot

With the “Free” aspect ratio, drag the sides of the box inward until only the window you want is left.

An exact 1200 × 630 px crop

Choose “Free”, type 1200 as the width and 630 as the height, and position the box with X and Y or by dragging. It's a common size for the preview images shown when a link is shared.

Frequently asked questions

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. The image is opened and cropped inside your browser and the result is downloaded directly. It isn't sent to Utilio or anyone else.

Does cropping reduce quality?

It doesn't change the image's scale. For PNG the crop is exact; for JPG and WebP the image is saved again at high quality, so differences are rarely noticeable.

Can I crop on my phone?

Yes. You can drag the box and its handles with your finger. If you need precision, type the values into the position and size fields.

How do I crop to an exact size in pixels?

Use the “Width” and “Height” fields. If you also want the final image to have different dimensions, crop it first to the right aspect ratio and then resize it.

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