Cropping removes distractions and reshapes a photo for where it will be used. A good crop can make an ordinary photo look professional.
How to crop an image
- Open Crop Image and upload your picture.
- Pick a ratio (free, 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 and more) or type exact pixels.
- Drag and zoom the crop box to frame your subject.
- Download the cropped image.
Which ratio for which platform?
- 1:1 – profile pictures, WhatsApp DP, Instagram square posts
- 4:5 – Instagram portrait posts
- 16:9 – YouTube thumbnails, presentations, laptop wallpapers
- 9:16 – Stories, Reels and TikTok
Composition tips
- Place eyes about one-third from the top in portraits.
- Leave a little space in the direction a person is looking.
- Crop out clutter at the edges, like half-visible objects.
- Don’t crop too tightly if the image will be shown in a circle.
After cropping
Resize to exact dimensions with Resize Image, and reduce file size with Compress Image.
Conclusion
Choose the ratio for your platform, frame the subject thoughtfully and your images will look sharper and more intentional everywhere.
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