Crop Images Online — Free, Interactive Cropping Tool
Crop images with drag handles, aspect ratio presets, and rotation.
How It Works
- 1Upload your image by dragging it into the drop zone or clicking to browse.
- 2Drag the crop region to select the area you want to keep.
- 3Click Download to save your cropped image.
About Image Cropper
This interactive image cropper lets you select exactly the area you want to keep with a visual drag-and-drop interface. Drag the crop handles to adjust the selection, or choose an aspect ratio preset — Free, 1:1 (perfect squares for profile photos), 4:3 (standard photos), 16:9 (widescreen and presentations), or 3:2 (classic photography). You can also rotate the image before cropping to straighten tilted photos or create a different composition. The result is exported as a PNG at full resolution, preserving all the detail in your selected area. Common use cases include cropping photos for social media profiles, extracting a specific section from a screenshot, preparing product images with consistent dimensions, and removing unwanted edges from scanned documents. The tool supports JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, BMP, and GIF input formats. Everything runs entirely in your browser — no upload, no server processing, and no risk of your images being stored by a third party. This makes it safe for cropping personal photos, confidential screenshots, and sensitive documents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I crop to a specific aspect ratio?
Click one of the aspect ratio buttons (1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 3:2) above the crop area. The crop selection will lock to that ratio. Choose 'Free' to crop without any ratio constraint.
Can I rotate the image before cropping?
Yes! Use the rotation slider below the crop area to rotate the image from -180° to 180°. The crop area adjusts automatically.
What format is the cropped image saved in?
Cropped images are saved as PNG to preserve quality and support transparency. If you need a different format, use our image converter tools after cropping.
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. Transmute processes everything locally in your browser using JavaScript and the Canvas API. Your files never leave your device — there is no server, no upload, no cloud processing.
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