How to use Image Cropper

Choose one JPEG, PNG or WebP image.
Drag the preview box, or enter its coordinates in pixels or percent.
Choose a free ratio, a fixed ratio or a print-size ratio and check the reported pixel size.
Choose the output format, select Crop and download the copy.

Example: Image Cropper

Crop a square image down to 100 by 100 pixels.

You add

One PNG image, Measurement Pixels, Left edge 0, Top edge 0, Crop width 100, Crop height 100.

You get

One 100 by 100 PNG image named after the source file.

Options

Measurement: Pixels are exact coordinates in the image. Percent of the image scales the same numbers to any file size, so a left edge of 25 with a width of 50 takes the middle half across, whatever the pixel count is.
Left edge and Top edge: Where the rectangle starts, measured from the top-left corner. Zero and zero is the top-left pixel.
Output format: Leave this on the source format for a PNG crop that keeps transparency. A JPEG crop fills see-through pixels with white. Quality applies to JPEG and WebP only.
Crop preview and ratios: Drag the crop box or its handles, or use the numeric coordinates. Arrow keys move it; Alt plus arrows resize it. Choose a fixed ratio or a print-size ratio. The export remains a rectangular crop.

Supported inputs and limits

File countOne image per run

Input formatsJPEG, PNG or WebP

File sizeUp to 64 MiB and 40 megapixels

One image per run, up to 64 MiB and 40 megapixels, in JPEG, PNG or WebP. Coordinates start at the top-left corner and are counted from zero. A rectangle that runs past the right or bottom edge is refused with the real pixel size, such as 100 plus 1600 being wider than the image, rather than quietly moved or shortened. Percent values are converted to whole pixels, so a percentage of a small image can round to the nearest pixel. The result is always a rectangle: there is no rotation, keystone correction or irregular selection. Freeform means an unlocked rectangular ratio. The thirds grid helps position the crop. Print-size choices define the shape; check the exported pixel size and the entered DPI before printing.

Where your input is processed

This tool processes your input in this browser. Your text and files are not uploaded to UseFreeTools. Check this tool's limits for anything it may save on your device.

Questions about Image Cropper

Can I crop to a circle or an angled shape?

No. The cut is a rectangle aligned to the image edges. For a round avatar, crop the square here and apply a circular mask in an image editor that supports layers.

Why was my crop refused instead of trimmed?

A rectangle outside the image is refused. Move its left or top edge, or reduce its width or height so it fits. Choosing a fixed ratio reshapes the rectangle to that ratio; check the preview and numbers before exporting.

How do I take the middle of an image using percent?

Set Measurement to Percent of the image, put 25 in Left edge and Top edge, and 50 in Crop width and Crop height. To take an exact quarter from the top-left instead, leave both edges at zero.

Does cropping always make the file smaller?

Not always. A smaller rectangle holds fewer pixels, but a JPEG crop is encoded again, so a large high-quality crop from a heavily compressed original can come out bigger. Check the reported sizes before you replace the original.

Project manager: Tony Hines · Content updated 4 October 2026 · Report a problem

Image Cropper

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