How to Crop an Image Online (Free, In Browser)
Cropping focuses attention, fixes framing, and gets an image into the exact shape a platform needs. The Image Cropper lets you drag a crop box, lock it to a social aspect ratio, and download — all in your browser with nothing uploaded.
Why and when to crop
Crop to remove distractions at the edges, straighten a composition, zoom in on the subject, or match a required size like a square profile picture or a 16:9 thumbnail. Cropping is non-destructive here — your original file is never changed.
How to crop an image
- Open the Image Cropper and add your photo. 2. Choose an aspect ratio — freeform, 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 3:4 or 9:16. 3. Drag the box to position it and the corner to resize. 4. Crop and download the PNG. Everything runs in your browser.
Common crop sizes
1:1 for profile pictures and feed posts, 16:9 for video thumbnails and banners, 9:16 for stories, and 4:5 for portrait feed posts. After cropping, you can shrink the file with the Image Compressor or enlarge it with the Image Upscaler.
Try the tool from this guide
Image Cropper
Crop images with social aspect-ratio presets.
Open Image CropperFrequently asked questions
How do I crop a photo for free?
Open the Image Cropper, pick an aspect ratio, drag the box to frame your subject, and download — free, in your browser.
Can I crop to a specific aspect ratio?
Yes. Presets include 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 3:4 and 9:16, plus freeform cropping.
Is my image uploaded?
No. Cropping happens in your browser, so your photo never leaves your device.
What format is the output?
The cropped image is saved as a PNG.
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