Free Image Cropping Tool
Crop Images with Precision
Crop and resize your images with pixel-perfect accuracy. Choose from preset aspect ratios or define custom dimensions. Free, fast, and works entirely in your browser with no uploads required.
- FREE No Credits
- 8+ Preset Ratios
- Instant Results
- Operational
- Free · Sharp
Images are processed locally in your browser.
A failed job costs nothing — credits are returned automatically. We keep video results for 30 days, photos on your account with no limit, and guest files are deleted after 14 days.
Credit packs from $8.99, one-time. Credits never expire and no subscription is required.
What is Crop Image?
Crop Image is an AI tool in Pixelift that runs in the browser with no installation. Crop and resize your images with pixel-perfect accuracy. Choose from preset aspect ratios or define custom dimensions. Free, fast, and works entirely in your browser with no uploads required. Engine: Sharp. Cost: Free credits per result; credits are bought once in packs from $8.99, no subscription, and they never expire. Files are processed on EU servers and never used to train models.
How Image Cropping Works
- Step 1
Upload Image
Select any JPG, PNG, or WEBP image from your device.
- Step 2
Select Area
Use preset ratios or draw a custom crop area.
- Step 3
Adjust Position
Drag and resize the crop box to frame your shot.
- Step 4
Download
Save your cropped image in high quality.
Crop Aspect Ratios
1:1 Square
Perfect for Instagram posts and profile pictures.
16:9 Widescreen
Ideal for YouTube thumbnails and desktop wallpapers.
4:5 Portrait
Optimized for Instagram portraits and Pinterest.
Image Cropping Features
Preset Aspect Ratios
Quick presets for 1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 3:2, 4:5, and more. Perfect for social media and common formats.
Pixel-Perfect Control
Enter exact X, Y, width, and height values for precise cropping when you need exact dimensions.
Live Preview
See your crop area in real-time with draggable handles for intuitive adjustments.
Perfect For Image Cropping
Social Media
Crop to exact dimensions for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn posts.
Product Photos
Create consistent product image dimensions for online stores.
Documents & ID
Crop photos for passports, visas, and official documents.
Design Projects
Prepare images for specific layout requirements and compositions.
Browser-Based Cropping
Our crop tool uses HTML5 Canvas for precise, instant image cropping directly in your browser. No server processing means complete privacy and zero wait times.
- Instant preview with no upload required
- Precise pixel-level cropping control
- Maintains original image quality
- Works offline once page is loaded
What to Expect — ✓ Works Best For
- Quick social media image preparation
- Precise dimensional adjustments
- Batch preparation with consistent ratios
Current Limitations
- Cannot rotate images (use separate tool)
- No content-aware fill for extended areas
- Maximum output is original image resolution
Tips for Better Cropping
- Use rule of thirds - position subjects at intersection points
- Leave some breathing room around subjects
- Check preset ratios for your target platform
- Use pixel input for exact dimensional requirements
- Crop to focus attention on key elements
- Consider final use when choosing aspect ratio
What this tool is (and is not) for
Use this tool for
- •Social media formats (1:1, 9:16, 4:5)
- •Center the main subject
- •Trim unwanted edges / unnecessary background
- •Passport / biometric photo
- •Specific-size thumbnails
DO NOT use for — try instead
- •Expand the frame (more background, not less)Try instead: Image Expand— AI fills in missing surroundings
- •Enlarge image without losing qualityTry instead: Upscaler— AI upscaling 2x-8x
- •Remove an object from the photo (not the frame)Try instead: Object Removal— wipe out object inside the image
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the crop tool free?
Yes! Image cropping is 100% free with no limits. No account or credits required.
What aspect ratios are available?
Presets include 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 4:5, 2:3, 9:16, and free-form cropping for custom dimensions.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No. All processing happens in your browser. Your images never leave your device.
What's the maximum file size?
There's no strict limit for local processing, but very large images may slow your browser. Images up to 20MB work smoothly.
Can I upscale while cropping?
Cropping only cuts from the original. For upscaling, use our AI Upscaler tool after cropping.
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Start Cropping Your Images
Free, instant, precise. Perfect crops with no signup required.
Call it from code
One endpoint, key in the header. The same tool that runs on this page — no browser, no clicking.
curl -X POST https://pixelift.pl/api/crop-image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer pk_live_..." \
-F "file=@zdjecie.jpg" \
-F "x=0" \
-F "y=0" \
-F "width=512" \
-F "height=512"Response: { "image": "https://pixelift.pl/uploads/…", "creditsUsed": 1 }
Request fields
file | file | required | Plik wejsciowy |
x | number | required | Lewy gorny rog kadru w pikselach |
y | number | required | |
width | number | required | Szerokosc kadru w pikselach |
height | number | required |