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Image Cropper
Image Cropper slices pictures to exact pixel regions, with aspect-ratio presets such as 1:1, 16:9 and 4:3 for common destinations. It is the tool for producing a square avatar from a portrait photo or trimming a screenshot to the area that matters.
How to use Image Cropper
- Upload the image; the original dimensions appear in the panel.
- Choose a preset ratio or set your own X, Y, width and height values.
- Crop and download the trimmed picture.
Where Image Cropper is useful
- Making a square profile picture from a rectangular photograph.
- Trimming phone screenshots down to a single interface region.
- Producing 16:9 crops of event photos for a video thumbnail.
Formats, algorithms and limits
Cropping redraws the selected region onto a new canvas at its native resolution, so the kept pixels are untouched. The presets constrain the selection box to the ratio you pick, which prevents accidental distortion when the output has a fixed frame.
Troubleshooting and honest limits
- Work from the highest-resolution copy you have; cropping cannot add pixels back.
- Use a preset when the destination frame has a fixed shape, so nothing is stretched afterwards.
- Check the crop preview before exporting — the export replaces nothing, but re-cropping repeatedly softens nothing yet wastes time.
Frequently asked questions
Does cropping reduce the image resolution?
Only by the number of pixels you remove: the remaining area keeps its full pixel density, so the crop is as sharp as the original.
Can I crop to an exact pixel size?
Yes. Enter the width and height you need and position the crop area; the exported image matches those dimensions.
What aspect ratios are available?
The common presets including square, 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2, plus a free mode where you set both dimensions yourself.
Can I crop more than one image the same way?
Upload each image and apply the crop; for identical dimensions across a set, use Batch Resizer for social specs which handles placement in one run.
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Page written and reviewed by the FreeConvertio engineering team on 2026-10-14. Image Cropper runs entirely in your browser — no uploads, no account and no daily limits.