# Crop Image Online — Cut Photos Precisely, Locally

> Crop a photo to any area or a fixed ratio (1:1, 4:3, 16:9) right in your browser. Drag, resize, download — nothing is uploaded.

Source: https://toolpantry.app/crop-image

## About

Drag a selection over any photo, lock it to a familiar ratio, and download the cropped result — all in your browser.

## Quick answer

How do I crop an image online? Add the photo, drag the selection (or pick a ratio like 1:1), then press Crop & Download. Nothing is uploaded and the original stays untouched.

## How to crop an image

1. **Add your photo** — it renders locally for the preview.
2. **Draw the crop area** — drag a new selection, or choose a ratio and let it lock.
3. **Crop & Download** — the kept pixels save at their original resolution.

## Common crops

- Squares for profile pictures and avatars (1:1)
- 16:9 for video thumbnails and presentations
- Trimming screenshot borders, browser chrome, or scanned page edges

## Good to know

The crop region keeps its full original resolution — nothing is upscaled, and the file never leaves your device. Straightening a tilted photo comes next; for now, [Rotate image](https://toolpantry.app/rotate-image.html) can fix the angle, and the [target-size compressor](https://toolpantry.app/compress-image-to-100kb.html) can shrink whatever comes out.

## Notes

Drag anywhere to draw a new selection, drag inside it to move, and pull the orange handle to resize. Pick a ratio to lock the shape.

## FAQ

**Does cropping reduce quality?**

The kept pixels are copied directly with no upscaling. PNG and WebP keep full quality; JPG output is re-encoded once at 92%, which is visually identical.

**Can I crop to a square for social media?**

Yes. Pick 1:1 in the ratio menu and the selection locks to a square while you drag.

**Is the photo uploaded?**

No. Cropping and downloading happen entirely inside your browser tab.