About the Crop Image
Tezmy's Crop Image tool trims photos and pictures to exactly the part you want. Drag the crop box and its handles, or type exact pixel values, and lock the shape to a square, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 9:16 or 4:5 for Instagram posts, stories, YouTube thumbnails and profile pictures. The cropped image keeps the full original resolution and format, and everything happens in your browser, so your photos stay private.
Updated October 2026
How to use the Crop Image
- 1Click Select image, or drop an image on the page.
- 2Choose a shape, or keep it free.
- 3Drag the box and its corners to frame what you want.
- 4Click Crop image and download it.
Choosing the right shape
- 1:1 (square): Instagram posts, profile pictures, WhatsApp and LinkedIn photos.
- 4:5: Instagram portrait posts, which take up more of the feed.
- 16:9: YouTube thumbnails, presentations and widescreen wallpapers.
- 9:16: Instagram and Facebook stories, Reels, TikTok and phone wallpapers.
- 4:3 and 3:2: classic photo prints and most camera photos.
- Free: any shape you like, for cutting out a detail or removing an edge.
How to crop precisely
Drag inside the box to move it and drag its corners to change its size. The shape stays locked to the ratio you picked. For pixel-perfect results, choose Free and type exact Left, Top, Width and Height values in the number boxes.
Cropping only removes the parts outside the box: the rest keeps its full resolution. If you also need an exact final size, such as 1080 × 1080, crop to 1:1 here and then set the pixels in Image Resizer.
Common reasons to crop a photo
Remove a messy background or a stranger at the edge, straighten the focus onto a face for a profile picture, cut a document photo down to just the paper before turning it into a PDF, or trim a screenshot to the part that matters. For a sideways photo, turn it the right way up first with Rotate Image.
Crop images on iPhone and Android
Open the page in your phone's browser, tap Select image and choose a photo. Move the box with your finger and drag its corners to resize it. The cropped photo is saved in the same format as the original, and it never leaves your phone. If the result is too large, use Compress Image, and if the picture is crooked, Rotate & Flip Image can straighten it first.
Features
- Drag-to-crop with handles
- Square, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 9:16 and 4:5
- Exact pixel values
- Full original quality
- Works with touch on phones
- Optional exact output size in pixels
- Optional maximum file size in KB (saved as JPG)
- Clean white background for signatures and documents
- Private: images never leave your device
Frequently asked questions
Does cropping reduce quality?
No. The cropped area keeps its original pixels. The image just gets smaller because the rest is removed.
How do I crop a picture into a square?
Choose 1:1 under Shape. The box stays square while you move and resize it.
What shape should I use for Instagram?
1:1 for square posts, 4:5 for portrait posts that take up more of the feed, and 9:16 for stories and reels.
Can I crop on my phone?
Yes. Drag the box with your finger and use the round handles to resize it.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. Cropping happens in your browser and your photos never leave your device.
Can I crop a photo into a circle?
The crop box is always a rectangle. For a round profile picture, crop to a 1:1 square; most apps, like WhatsApp and Instagram, show square photos as circles automatically.
How do I crop an image to exact pixels?
Choose Free as the shape, then type the Width and Height (and Left and Top for the position) in the number boxes. With a fixed shape like 1:1, only the position can be typed.
Which formats can I crop?
JPG, PNG, WebP and most other images your browser can open. The cropped image keeps the same format as your original where possible.