Can I crop to custom dimensions?

Yes! You can select 'Custom' from the platform presets and enter any width and height dimensions you need. The tool will create a crop area with your specified dimensions. You can then drag the image to position it within the crop area before cropping.

What social media platforms are supported?

The tool includes presets for Instagram (square, story, post), LinkedIn (banner, post), Facebook (cover, post), Twitter (header, post), TikTok, YouTube (thumbnail, banner), and Pinterest. Each preset has the exact dimensions recommended for that platform and content type.

Will cropping reduce image quality?

No, cropping doesn't reduce the quality of the remaining area—it only removes pixels outside the crop area. The quality of the cropped image depends on the quality of the original image. However, if you crop a small area from a large image, the resulting image will be smaller in dimensions but maintain the same quality per pixel.

Can I crop multiple images at once?

Currently, the tool processes one image at a time. For multiple images, crop them one by one. For batch cropping of many images, use desktop software like Adobe Photoshop or GIMP, which can crop multiple images in a batch operation.

What's the difference between cropping and resizing?

Cropping removes parts of the image (cuts off edges) to change the composition and dimensions. Resizing changes the image dimensions by scaling it up or down while keeping all content. Use cropping to remove unwanted areas or change aspect ratio. Use resizing to make images larger or smaller while keeping all content. You can combine both: crop first to get the right composition, then resize to get the exact dimensions.

Image Cropper - Crop Images Free

When to Use This Tool

Use this when:

You need to crop images to specific social media dimensions (Instagram square, LinkedIn banner, Facebook cover)
You want to crop profile pictures to perfect square dimensions (400×400px, 800×800px)
You're preparing images for social media posts and need exact aspect ratios (1:1, 16:9, 4:3)
You need to crop images to remove unwanted edges or focus on a specific area
You're creating thumbnails or preview images with specific dimensions
You want to crop images to match website or application requirements
You're preparing images for print and need specific crop dimensions

Don't use this if:

You need to crop images larger than 50MB (browser memory limits may cause crashes)
You want to resize images (use Image Resize tool instead)
You require batch processing of 50+ images simultaneously (use desktop software)
You need advanced editing features like filters, adjustments, or annotations (use image editing software)
You want to crop animated GIFs while preserving animation (animation will be lost)

What is an Image Cropper?

An image cropper lets you select and extract a specific region from an image, removing unwanted areas to focus on the most important content. Our cropping tool processes everything in your browser — no file uploads, complete privacy.

Image cropping is one of the most fundamental image editing operations: removing background distractions from photos, creating consistent aspect ratios for social media posts, extracting product shots from lifestyle images, preparing profile pictures, and focusing on specific details in screenshots.

This tool is ideal for social media managers creating consistently sized post images, e-commerce sellers cropping product photos, bloggers preparing featured images, designers extracting specific elements from compositions, and anyone who needs to quickly trim an image without opening full photo editing software.

Compared to full image editors like Photoshop or GIMP (which are overkill for simple cropping), built-in OS image viewers (which have limited cropping controls), or online croppers that upload your images to remote servers, PureXio's cropper provides a focused, fast cropping experience directly in your browser.

The tool features a visual crop selection tool with adjustable handles, preset aspect ratios for common uses (1:1 square, 16:9 widescreen, 4:3 standard, custom), pixel-precise dimension input, grid overlay for composition guidance (rule of thirds), and real-time preview of the cropped result before downloading.

Best for: cropping images with visual selection tool. Preset aspect ratios, pixel-precise controls, grid overlay. Supports all image formats. Fully private.

How to Crop Images

Drop your image file or click to browse and select your file. The tool will display your image

Select a social media preset (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.) or use custom dimensions. Drag the image to position it within the crop area

Click 'Crop Image' and download your cropped image. The crop area shows exactly what will be kept

Common Use Cases

Crop a photo to Instagram square format (1080×1080px) for a perfect square post

Crop a landscape image to LinkedIn banner size (1584×396px) for profile header

Crop a portrait photo to Facebook cover photo dimensions (1640×859px)

Crop product images to 1:1 aspect ratio (square) for e-commerce listings

Crop screenshots to remove browser chrome or unwanted UI elements

Crop images to thumbnail size (200×200px) for website previews or galleries

Crop photos to remove unwanted backgrounds or focus on a specific subject

Features

Crop images with social media platform presets (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest)

Custom crop dimensions for any size you need

Drag-to-position: Move image within crop area to frame your subject perfectly

Aspect ratio lock: Maintain perfect proportions for social media or specific requirements

Real-time preview: See exactly what will be cropped before downloading

Preserves image quality: Cropping doesn't reduce quality of remaining area

100% private—all processing happens in your browser

Limitations & Constraints

Maximum file size: 50MB per image (browser memory limit). For larger files, use desktop software.

Animated GIFs: Cropping animated GIFs converts them to static images—animation is lost.

Very large images (5000+ pixels) may process slowly. Consider resizing first for faster cropping.

Batch processing: Process one image at a time. For multiple images, crop them individually or use desktop software.

Advanced editing: This tool only crops—no filters, adjustments, or other editing features. Use image editing software for advanced features.

Troubleshooting

Image doesn't load or appears blank

Solution: Ensure the image file is valid and not corrupted. Try opening the image in an image viewer first. Check that the file format is supported (JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF). If the image doesn't load, try a different browser or use a different image file. Prevention: Use standard image formats. Avoid corrupted or unusual image variants.

Can't drag image to position it within crop area

Solution: Click and hold on the image (not the crop frame) and drag. The image should move while the crop area stays fixed. If dragging doesn't work, try clicking directly on the image and moving your mouse. Ensure you're clicking on the image itself, not the crop overlay. Try refreshing the page and uploading again. Prevention: Use modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) for best drag functionality.

Cropped image is wrong size or doesn't match preset

Solution: Verify the preset dimensions match your requirements. Check that you selected the correct preset (Instagram square vs. Instagram story have different sizes). Custom dimensions should be entered correctly (width × height). After cropping, verify the downloaded image dimensions match the preset. Prevention: Double-check preset selection before cropping. Verify custom dimensions are correct.

Browser crashes when cropping large images

Solution: Close other browser tabs and applications to free up memory. Try a different browser (Chrome handles large files better than Firefox). Resize very large images first using our Image Resize tool, then crop. If crashes persist, use desktop software for images over 20MB. Prevention: Keep images under 20MB. Resize very large images before cropping.

Cropped image quality looks worse than original

Solution: Cropping itself doesn't reduce quality—it only removes pixels outside the crop area. If quality looks worse, the original image may have been low resolution. Ensure you're cropping from a high-quality original image. For best results, start with high-resolution images (at least as large as your crop dimensions). Prevention: Use high-resolution source images. Avoid cropping from very small images.