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How to crop an image online for free without installing anything
Learn how to crop images online with free or fixed ratios (1:1, 16:9, 4:3) directly in your browser.
Why crop images?
Cropping an image means selecting a specific area and removing the rest. It's one of the most common edits, used to remove unwanted elements, adjust composition, adapt for social media or create thumbnails.
How to crop an image step by step
- Go to the crop image tool
- Select or drag your image
- Choose the desired ratio or leave in free mode
- Adjust the crop area by dragging the edges
- Click Crop & Download
Most used ratios by platform
| Platform | Ratio | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Instagram Feed | 1:1 or 4:5 | Square or portrait posts |
| Instagram Stories | 9:16 | Full vertical screen |
| YouTube Thumbnail | 16:9 | Video thumbnail |
| Facebook Cover | 2.7:1 | Cover photo |
| WhatsApp Profile | 1:1 | Profile picture |
Crop vs Resize — what's the difference?
Cropping removes parts of the image. Resizing changes the dimensions of the entire image without removing content. Use our resize image tool for that.