Crop image
Drag the box over your image, then crop and download the selection.
Reframe the image around what deserves attention.
A useful crop does more than make an image smaller. It removes distractions, changes visual balance, and prepares the frame for a specific layout. Drag for speed or enter pixel values when repeatable dimensions matter.
- Direct the focus
- Tighten the frame around the subject and remove visual competition near the edges.
- Control exact bounds
- Use x, y, width, and height when a handoff or repeated asset needs precise pixels.
- Keep a clean export
- The cropped result is saved as PNG after you approve the selection.
How to use Crop image
- 1
Position the selection
Drag the highlighted crop area over the part of the image you want to keep.
- 2
Refine the dimensions
Adjust the numeric fields if the crop needs exact placement or size.
- 3
Apply, inspect, and download
Create the cropped preview, check the edges, and save the PNG.
Questions people ask
Can I enter an exact crop size?+
Yes. Use the width and height fields, plus x and y to position the crop from the image's top-left corner.
What format is the cropped file?+
The crop tool exports PNG.
Does cropping change the original file?+
No. imgstools creates a new result in the browser; the original on your device is untouched.
How do I crop an image to a perfect square?+
Use the pixel controls to set equal width and height, or drag the selection while holding it steady against the guide — the crop preview updates live so you can confirm both sides match before exporting.
What size should I crop a photo for a 4x6 print?+
4x6 prints use a 2:3 aspect ratio. Set the crop's pixel dimensions proportionally (for example 1200x1800) to avoid the print service adding its own crop later.