Does the image cropper upload my photos?

No. Cropping runs in your browser using canvas, so your image is processed locally on your device.

Can I crop in a circle or other shapes?

Yes. You can crop as a rectangle/square, or use shape crops like circle and polygon shapes. Shape crops export with transparency where applicable.

How do aspect ratio crops work?

Choose an aspect ratio (like 1:1 or 16:9) and your crop area will be constrained to that ratio so the result fits common platform requirements.

Which formats are supported for export?

Rectangle crops can export as JPEG, PNG, or WebP. Shape crops typically export as PNG (or WebP) to preserve transparency.

Online Image Cropper

Crop images by free selection, fixed aspect ratios, or shapes like circle and polygons. Works in your browser - no upload required.

This online image cropper helps you quickly trim a photo or screenshot to the part you actually need. Drag to select an area, lock the crop to a standard ratio (like 1:1 or 16:9), or crop into a predefined shape for avatars and design elements.

Because everything runs client-side, your image is processed locally in your browser. When you’re happy with the crop, export as PNG/WebP/JPEG and download the result.

Online image cropper - crop area selection and export settings

Getting started

How to crop an image

1. Upload

Add a photo or screenshot from your device.

2. Select an area

Drag on the image to create a crop. Drag inside to move it.

3. Choose mode

Free crop, aspect ratio crop, or a predefined shape (circle/polygon).

4. Export

Create the cropped image and download it in the format you need.

Shape crops

Crop by predefined shapes

Rectangle / Square

General cropping, thumbnails, banner trims.

Circle

Profile photos, avatars, badges (exports with transparency).

Pentagon / Hexagon

Design elements, stickers, shaped thumbnails.

Features

What this cropper supports

Feature checklist

Quick confirmation for common needs.

Freeform crop (manual selection)Yes
Aspect ratio cropYes
Shape crop (circle, polygon)Yes
Runs in browser (no upload)Yes
Export formatsPNG / WebP / JPEG

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Common pitfalls

Cropping too tight

Leave a small margin for profile pictures or rounded UI. Some apps add their own padding.

Using JPEG for shape crops

JPEG doesn’t support transparency. Use PNG or WebP for circle/polygon crops.

Wrong aspect ratio for the platform

Pick a ratio that matches where you’ll upload (1:1, 16:9, 9:16, etc.) to avoid extra auto-cropping.

Low-resolution sources

Cropping doesn’t add detail. If the image is already small, zoomed-in crops may look blurry.

Help

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about cropping modes, formats, and privacy.

Does the online image cropper upload my image?

No. Cropping runs locally in your browser using canvas, so your image stays on your device.

Can I crop an image into a circle?

Yes. Choose the circle shape. The tool exports the result with transparency (PNG/WebP).

How do I crop by aspect ratio?

Choose an aspect ratio like 1:1 or 16:9, then drag on the image. The crop area stays locked to the selected ratio.

Which format should I download?

PNG is best for transparency. JPEG is fine for photos when you don’t need transparency. WebP is a good modern choice for smaller size with transparency support.

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