How to Crop an Image
Crop, resize, and download your image in 3 simple steps.
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1. Upload
Choose your JPG, PNG or WebP image, drag and drop it into the box, or paste directly from your clipboard.
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2. Crop
Drag and resize the crop area, pick an aspect ratio preset, or type in your exact target width and height in pixels.
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3. Download
Select your desired file format and quality, then click Download to save your high-resolution cropped image instantly.
Image Cropper Features
Everything you need for clean, accurate, and high-quality photo cropping.
Free to Use
Enjoy unlimited image cropping with zero watermarks, no registration, and no software installation required.
Aspect Ratio Presets
One-click presets for 1:1 Square, 4:5 Portrait, 16:9 Widescreen, 9:16 Shorts/Reels, 3:2 Photo, and 4:3 Standard.
Custom Pixel Dimensions
Enter precise custom width and height in pixels with an intelligent aspect ratio lock toggle.
100% Privacy Focused
Cropping happens client-side directly in your browser. Your images never get uploaded to or stored on any server.
Rotate & Flip Tools
Rotate 90° left or right, adjust with a fine -45° to +45° rotation slider, and flip horizontally or vertically.
JPG, PNG & WebP Export
Export your cropped pictures in JPG, transparent PNG, or modern compressed WebP formats with quality controls.
Mobile-First Touch Design
Optimized touch handles, pinch zoom, and responsive toolbars allow comfortable one-handed photo cropping on mobile.
Clipboard Paste Support
Copy a screenshot or photo to your clipboard and simply press Ctrl+V anywhere on the page to open it immediately.
Popular Aspect Ratios & Dimensions Guide
Standard recommended dimensions for social media, print, and web design.
| Platform / Use Case |
Aspect Ratio |
Recommended Pixels |
Best Suited For |
| Instagram Square |
1:1 |
1080 × 1080 px |
Standard feed posts, product shots |
| Instagram Portrait |
4:5 |
1080 × 1350 px |
Vertical feed posts (maximum screen space) |
| Instagram Stories & Reels |
9:16 |
1080 × 1920 px |
Full-screen mobile stories, TikTok, Shorts |
| YouTube Thumbnail |
16:9 |
1280 × 720 px |
Video thumbnails, widescreen banners |
| Facebook Cover |
16:9 / 2.7:1 |
820 × 312 px |
Profile and business page headers |
| Profile Photo / Avatar |
1:1 |
400 × 400 px |
WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Twitter, Gravatar |
| Standard Photography |
3:2 |
1800 × 1200 px |
DSLR camera frames, 4×6 inch prints |
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers about PixDok's online image cropping tool.
Is PixDok Image Cropper free?
Yes. PixDok's online image cropper is 100% free to use. There are no watermarks, subscription fees, or limits on how many images you can crop.
Can I crop JPG images?
Yes. JPG and JPEG images are fully supported. You can adjust the export quality slider to balance between small file size and crystal-clear detail.
Can I crop PNG images?
Yes. PNG images are supported. Transparent backgrounds are preserved when exporting in PNG or WebP formats.
Can I crop WebP images?
Yes. WebP is supported for both uploading and exporting, offering superior compression and high image quality for modern websites.
Can I crop an image to a specific size?
Yes. Use the Custom Size input fields to enter your exact desired width and height in pixels. You can toggle the aspect ratio lock on or off as needed.
Can I crop an image to 1:1?
Yes. Click the 1:1 aspect ratio preset button to instantly create a square crop box, perfect for avatars and Instagram squares.
Does PixDok upload my images?
No. All image cropping and rendering operations happen directly in your browser using HTML5 Canvas APIs. Your files are never sent to or stored on any server.
Can I crop images on my phone?
Yes. PixDok Image Cropper is mobile-first. It works seamlessly on iOS Safari, Android Chrome, and mobile browsers with pinch-zoom and touch drag handles.
