Crop an Image

How it works

Upload an image and drag the crop area exactly where you want it. You can pick a plain aspect ratio, or choose a social media size — and that second option does something the ratio buttons don't. Picking Instagram Square doesn't just make the box square; it guarantees the file you download is exactly 1080 × 1080 pixels. The readout under the photo shows both numbers as you drag, so you can see what you selected and what you'll get before spending a credit.

Everything happens in your browser. The output keeps the original format — JPG stays JPG, PNG stays PNG.

When to use this

• Sizing a photo for a social post. Every platform wants specific pixel dimensions, and uploading something off-size means the platform crops it for you — usually badly. Pick the size first and you control the framing.
• Cutting a headshot from a group photo. Pull just your face and shoulders from a wider shot for a profile picture or ID form.
• Removing unwanted edges. Crop out a timestamp, a watermark, or distracting background from the edges of a photo.
• Resizing a batch instead of one image? Use the social media resizer — it handles up to 20 images at once, sized by width.

Common mistakes

• Selecting a small area for a large target. If your selection is smaller than the size you picked, the tool has to enlarge it, and enlarging always softens an image. The amber warning tells you when this is about to happen — crop wider, or start from a higher-resolution photo.
• Cropping too tight on a headshot. Leave some space around the subject — ID photos and profile pictures need breathing room around the face.
• Forgetting to set the size before you drag. Choosing a social size reshapes the box, so pick it first and frame afterward. Otherwise you'll frame a shot and watch it change under you.
• Assuming the platform sizes never change. These reflect current recommendations and shift over time — check the platform's help docs if something looks off.