# Crop an Image to a Square

Profile pictures, product photos, album covers and grid posts all want a square. The crop box is already locked to 1:1: drag it over the part you want and save.

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

**Quick answer:** To crop an image to a square, open it here: the crop box is already set to 1:1. Drag it to the part you want, resize it from the corners, press Apply crop and save. Use the Resize tab for an exact size such as 1080 × 1080. The photo is edited in your browser and never uploaded.

## How to use it

1. Choose the photo.
2. Drag the square crop box over the part you want to keep; drag its corners to zoom in or out.
3. Press Apply crop, and use the Resize tab if you need an exact size.
4. Save the square image as JPG, PNG or WebP.

## Where squares are used

| Use | Common size |
| --- | --- |
| Profile pictures (most apps) | 400 × 400 to 1080 × 1080, shown as a circle |
| Social media square posts | 1080 × 1080 |
| Online shop product photos | 1000 × 1000 to 2048 × 2048 |
| Album and podcast covers | 3000 × 3000 |

Check the app's own requirement when the size matters; the shape is what counts most.

## Square without cutting anything off

Cropping always removes the long edges of a photo. To keep the whole picture in a square instead, use [Resize image](https://sharelargefilesfree.com/tools/resize-image) with the Square 1080 × 1080 preset and Fit, blurred background, or [Resize image for Instagram](https://sharelargefilesfree.com/tools/resize-image-for-instagram).

## For round profile pictures

Apps show the square as a circle, which cuts off the corners. Leave a little space around the face and keep it centred. After cropping you can also straighten the photo in the Rotate tab and brighten it in Adjust. Everything happens in your browser; for other ratios use [Crop image](https://sharelargefilesfree.com/tools/crop-image).

## Frequently asked questions

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

Open it here, drag the square box over the part you want, press Apply crop and save.

### Can I make the square an exact size?

Yes. After cropping, open the Resize tab and enter the size, for example 1080 × 1080.

### Can I switch to another shape?

Yes. The crop tab also offers free, original, 4:5, 16:9, 9:16 and other ratios.

### How do I make a photo square without cropping?

Use Resize image with a square size and a fit option; the whole photo is placed on a background.

### Is my photo uploaded?

No. It is cropped in your browser.