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Image Tools · Updated October 17, 2026

Image Cropper

You can crop a JPG, PNG or WebP image in your browser for free. Drag the selection, resize it from the corners, lock an aspect ratio and download the cropped result without uploading the file.

Runs in your browserFree · No sign-up · No watermark
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Everything runs locally in this tab. No file is uploaded while the tool loads.

This tool runs in your tab. Nothing is uploaded and no copy is stored.

How files are handled

At a glance

Formats
JPG, PNG, WebP → JPG, PNG or WebP
Processing
In your browser
Max size
Up to 50 MB per image
Price
Free, no account
Updated
October 17, 2026
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About Image Cropper

Cropping is the most direct way to fix a composition: remove clutter at the edge, centre a face, or turn a landscape photo into a square for a profile picture. Dedicated photo editors do this well but take time to install and learn, especially when you just need one quick crop for a form or a listing.

The cropper works directly on the image in the page. Drag inside the selection to move it, drag a corner to resize it, or pick a fixed aspect ratio for squares and video frames. Arrow keys nudge the selection for pixel-accurate placement, and the crop is written at the source resolution, so no detail is lost to upscaling.

What this tool does

The details that matter when you use Image Cropper for real work.

  • Drag and resize selection

    Move the crop area by dragging inside it and change its size from any of the four corners.

  • Aspect ratio presets

    Free, 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 presets for profile pictures, photos and video frames.

  • Keyboard nudging

    Move the selection with the arrow keys, 10 pixels at a time with Shift held.

  • Touch and pen support

    Pointer events mean the same crop controls work with a finger on a phone or tablet.

  • Full-resolution crop

    The output is cut from the original pixels, not from the preview, so it stays sharp.

  • PNG, JPG or WebP output

    Choose the format and quality that fits where the cropped image is going.

How to use Image Cropper

No account, no installation — the whole job happens in this browser tab.
  1. 01

    Add the image you want to crop

    JPG, PNG and WebP files are supported; HEIC should be converted to JPG first.

  2. 02

    Drag the selection

    Move the crop area over the part to keep and resize it from any corner handle.

  3. 03

    Optionally lock an aspect ratio

    Choose 1:1, 4:3 or 16:9 to force a square, photo or widescreen crop.

  4. 04

    Fine-tune and reset

    Nudge with the arrow keys, or press Reset to restore the starting selection.

  5. 05

    Crop and download

    Pick the output format, click Crop image and download the full-resolution result.

Supported formats and limits

Input
JPGPNGWebP
Output
JPG, PNG or WebP
Processing
Client-side, in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Maximum size
Up to 50 MB per image
Requirements
Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari on desktop or mobile

Limitations worth knowing

  • HEIC and camera raw formats are not decoded here; convert them to JPG first.
  • The crop area cannot be rotated; it is always aligned with the image edges.
  • JPG and low-quality WebP output add compression on top of the original image.
  • Images larger than roughly 50 megapixels can exceed the memory a browser tab is allowed to use.

Privacy and file handling

The image is opened in your browser and the crop is applied locally with the Canvas API. It is never uploaded to FormatFlow or any third party, and no copy is stored. Closing the page discards the image.

Read the full privacy policy

Image Cropper FAQ

Short, direct answers to the questions people ask before using this tool.
How do I crop an image to a perfect square?
Choose the 1:1 aspect ratio preset. The selection locks to a square, then drag its centre or a corner to frame the subject. The output contains exactly the square area you selected.
Can I move the crop selection with the keyboard?
Yes. Focus the selection and use the arrow keys to move it one pixel at a time, or hold Shift to move ten pixels. Each corner handle is also focusable, and the arrow keys resize from that corner.
Does cropping reduce the image quality?
The cropped area is copied from the source pixels, so no resolution is lost inside the crop. Quality only changes if you choose JPG or WebP output and set a low quality value.
Why is the crop preview smaller than the original image?
The editor shows the image scaled down to fit the page. The crop itself is calculated against the full-resolution source, so the downloaded file has the true pixel dimensions reported in the result.
Can I crop a HEIC photo here?
No, this tool accepts JPG, PNG and WebP. Convert the HEIC to JPG with the HEIC to JPG tool first, then crop the converted image.
What happens to transparent areas outside the crop?
They are discarded with the rest of the cropped-away pixels. Transparency inside the crop is kept for PNG and WebP output; JPG output fills it with white.
Is the image uploaded for cropping?
No. The image is loaded into your browser and the crop is applied on a local canvas. Nothing is sent to a server and no copy is stored.
Can I undo the crop and try a different selection?
Yes. Keep the image loaded, drag a new selection and crop again, or press Reset to restore the starting selection before applying a new crop.

Background reading

Format guides that explain the trade-offs behind Image Cropper.