What this tool does
Crop removes unwanted outer areas and sets the final aspect ratio of the image.
Position the canvas, inspect details, rotate the workspace, and choose the final frame.
How to use it
- 01
Open an image and choose Crop from the left toolbar.
- 02
Choose a ratio or free mode, drag the crop frame, refine its handles, and confirm the new composition.
- 03
Review the result at 100% zoom. If the change is too strong, undo it and repeat with a lower intensity.
What you can make
- Create square, portrait, or widescreen versions
- Improve composition by removing distractions
- Prepare images for a specific platform
When to use it
Use Crop when the image contains useful pixels outside the final frame, the horizon needs a cleaner placement, or a design must fit a specific publication ratio. Cropping changes composition by removing outer areas; it does not merely scale the same frame to a smaller size.
Key controls
- Aspect ratio
- Choose a fixed ratio for a social post, video cover, or print frame. Leave the ratio unlocked when the subject itself should define the crop.
- Crop boundary
- Drag sides to remove one edge or corners to change width and height together. Reposition the image inside the boundary before confirming.
- Final pixel size
- Check the remaining dimensions before export. A very tight crop leaves fewer source pixels and can look soft when enlarged later.
Worked example
For a marketplace product card, start with a landscape photograph, set a square ratio, and move the crop so the product stays centered with equal breathing room. Confirm the crop only after checking that shadows and important edges remain inside the frame, then export a separate delivery copy.
Common mistakes
Cropping the only source file without keeping an uncropped copy.
Cutting through hands, text, shadows, or other visually important edges.
Using Crop to reach an exact pixel size when Resize is the correct operation.
Frequently asked questions
Does cropping reduce image quality?
The retained pixels are not automatically degraded, but the document becomes smaller. If the cropped result is later enlarged beyond its remaining resolution, softness and pixelation become more visible.
What is the difference between cropping and resizing?
Cropping removes outer parts and changes the composition. Resizing keeps the whole frame and changes its pixel dimensions. A publishing workflow often crops first and resizes second.