How to crop an image
- Add your image. Drag it into the box or tap Choose Image.
- Rotate if needed. Use Left or Right to turn a sideways photo upright, or flip it like a mirror.
- Set the crop. Pick a shape such as 1:1 or 16:9, or keep Free. Drag the box to move it and drag its corners to resize. You can also type an exact size in pixels.
- Download. Choose a format and click Download.
Common crop shapes
| Shape | Used for |
|---|---|
| 1:1 (square) | Profile pictures, Instagram posts, product photos |
| 4:5 | Instagram portrait posts – the tallest Instagram allows in the feed |
| 4:3 | Classic photo shape, most phone cameras, presentations |
| 3:2 | DSLR photos and 4×6 / 6×4 prints |
| 16:9 | YouTube thumbnails, TV and laptop screens, wallpapers |
| 9:16 | Stories, Reels, TikTok and phone wallpapers |
Want an exact final size like 1080×1080? Crop to the shape here, then use Resize Image. Need a passport photo? Try the 2x2 Passport Photo maker.
Frequently asked questions
How do I crop a photo to a square?
Add your photo, choose 1:1 and move the box over the part you want to keep. Then click Download.
Can I crop to an exact size in pixels?
Yes. Type the width and height into the size boxes and the crop box changes to match. Move it into place, then download.
Does cropping reduce quality?
No. The part you keep is saved at its original resolution. Choose PNG if you want no compression at all.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Cropping and rotating happen inside your browser and your photo never leaves your device.
Cropping photos for US print sizes
Phone cameras usually shoot in a 4:3 shape, but most photo prints aren't 4:3. If you send an uncropped photo to the lab, it decides what gets cut off. Crop it yourself first:
| Print size | Shape to choose |
|---|---|
| 4 × 6 in | 3:2 (or 2:3 for portrait) |
| 5 × 7 in | Free – drag to 5:7 |
| 8 × 10 in | 4:5 |
| Square prints and frames | 1:1 |
Composition tips: the rule of thirds
The faint grid inside the crop box divides the picture into thirds. Placing the subject's eyes, the horizon or the main object along one of those lines – rather than dead center – usually makes a photo feel more balanced and natural. Leave a little extra space in the direction a person is looking or moving.
Crop vs. resize – what's the difference?
Cropping cuts away part of the picture and changes its shape. Resizing keeps the whole picture but changes how many pixels it has. To get an exact final size like a 1080 × 1080 Instagram post, crop to the right shape here, then use Resize Image.
Fixing sideways and mirrored photos
Photos from some cameras, scanners and messaging apps appear sideways because their rotation information was lost. Use Left or Right to turn them upright – the saved file is stored the right way up, so it displays correctly everywhere. Selfies often come out mirrored; the horizontal flip puts text and faces back the right way round.