# Crop an Image Online

Cut away the edges, fix the framing or get the exact shape a profile, post or form needs. Drag the corners, pick a ratio, save. Your photo never leaves your device.

_Source: https://sharelargefilesfree.com/tools/crop-image · Updated 2026-09-29_

## How to use it

1. Choose or drop the photo; the crop box appears on it straight away.
2. Pick a ratio (Free, Original, 1:1, 4:5, 16:9…) or drag the handles.
3. Drag inside the box to move it, then press Apply crop.
4. Press Save cropped image and download or send it.

## Ratios for the places you post

| Ratio | Use it for |
| --- | --- |
| 1:1 | Profile pictures, Instagram grid, marketplace listings |
| 4:5 | Instagram portrait posts (the tallest the feed shows) |
| 16:9 | YouTube thumbnails, presentations, desktop wallpapers |
| 9:16 | Stories, Reels, TikTok and phone wallpapers |
| 3:2 / 4:3 | Prints and the shape most cameras take |

A ratio fixes the shape, not the size in pixels. When a site asks for exact pixels, such as 1080 × 1350, crop to the ratio here, then set the size in the Resize tab (or use [Resize image](https://sharelargefilesfree.com/tools/resize-image)).

## Cropping without losing quality

Cropping only removes pixels at the edges; the part you keep is not scaled. The cropped image is rendered from your original, and PNG output keeps it pixel for pixel. The size readout under the tools shows the exact width and height you will get, so you can see when a crop gets too small to print or post sharply: aim for at least 1080 pixels on the short side for social media.

## Crop screenshots and documents too

Trim the status bar off a phone screenshot, cut a receipt out of a photo of your desk, or keep one paragraph of a long capture. For screenshots, save as PNG so text stays crisp. If you also want to hide a name or a number, switch to the Blur tab before saving; see [Blur image](https://sharelargefilesfree.com/tools/blur-image).

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I crop a photo to a square?

Choose 1:1 above the photo. The largest square that fits is selected; drag it to the part you want and press Apply crop.

### Can I crop to exact pixel dimensions?

Crop to the right ratio, then enter the width and height in the Resize tab. The saved image has exactly that size.

### Does cropping on my phone work?

Yes. Drag the round handles with a finger; they are large enough for touch.

### Is the photo uploaded?

No. It is cropped in your browser.