Crop Image
Cut and crop your images to standard formats (Social media, screens).
Drag images (JPG, PNG, HEIC) or Paste (Ctrl+V)
Formats: JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, AVIF, PDF
Crop an Image Online
Cropping is probably the most powerful and underused edit in photography. Cropping well means applying the rule of thirds to give your subject impact, removing a distracting element in the background, or simply adapting your image to the format required by a platform. That's exactly where things get complicated: Instagram wants square (1:1) or portrait (4:5), YouTube requires 16:9, LinkedIn prefers 1.91:1, an Instagram story or TikTok wants 9:16, a profile picture needs perfectly centered 1:1. Our tool offers every standard ratio in one click, plus a free mode for specific needs (e-commerce, document scan, screenshot). The real-time preview shows you exactly what will be kept before confirming, and the export is strictly lossless on the retained area: no extra compression, no sharpness loss. The whole thing works equally well on desktop and smartphone, and your photos never leave your device.
What you gain by using PixFlow.
- 01Preset ratios for every social network: 1:1, 4:5, 16:9, 9:16, 1.91:1, 4:3, and more
- 02Free mode for fully custom cropping down to the pixel
- 03Real-time preview: see exactly the result before confirming
- 04No quality loss on the retained area, unlike rough in-app crops
- 05Works on mobile, tablet, and desktop with no installation
- 06Strictly local processing: family photos, scanned documents, and confidential captures stay private
Six scenarios where it changes everything.
Adapting a smartphone landscape photo to square 1:1 for Instagram publication without auto-cropping awkwardly
Creating an Instagram or TikTok story in 9:16 from a standard photo without going through a dedicated mobile app
Preparing a YouTube thumbnail in 16:9 with precise framing on the main subject of the video
Cropping a LinkedIn profile picture in 1:1 perfectly centered on the face for a professional finish
Removing a passerby, a billboard, or a distracting detail from the background of a travel photo
Framing an e-commerce product photo to meet marketplace standards (Amazon, eBay, Etsy)
How to crop a photo online
- 01Import your photo into the editor.
- 02Select a ratio (e.g., Square) or adjust handles manually.
- 03Move the selection area over the part you want to keep.
- 04Confirm and download your cropped image.
Everything that deserves a clear answer.
Does cropping reduce image quality?+
No, cropping only removes pixels from the edges. The remaining area keeps its original sharpness. However, the final image dimensions will be smaller.
Can I undo if I cut too much?+
As long as you haven't downloaded the image, you can adjust the crop area or reset the tool to start over.
What are the standard aspect ratios?+
1:1 is for profile pics and Instagram. 16:9 is for videos and screens. 4:3 is the standard photo format.
Can I crop a PDF?+
No, this tool is designed for images (JPG, PNG, WebP). You must first convert your PDF to an image.