How to use Image Cropper
- Upload an image.
- Choose a rectangular or circular crop area and drag to adjust.
- Confirm the crop.
- Download the cropped result.
Worked examples
Concrete numbers and cases you can check against the tool above.
Circle avatar from a group photo
Pick the circular crop, place the subject’s face in the center, and leave a little headroom so the circle does not clip hair or ears. Export PNG if you need a transparent outside; JPEG will fill that outside with a solid color.
When to use Image Cropper
Cropping removes distractions and frames the subject for the medium you are publishing to. Doing it locally is faster than opening a full editor when you only need a clean rectangle or circle.
Common use cases
- Cut a circular avatar from a group photo for a team directory.
- Trim whiteboard photos so slides focus on the diagram, not the wall.
- Create square thumbnails for marketplace listings.
- Remove letterboxing from screenshots before sharing in chat.
Inputs and outputs
- Input: PNG, JPEG/JPG, WebP, and other common image formats
- Output: Cropped PNG or JPEG depending on your selection
Privacy
Files are processed locally in your browser and are never uploaded. Close the tab when you are done and nothing is retained on our side.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I crop to a circle?
- Yes. Use the circular crop mode for profile photos and round avatars.
- Does cropping reduce resolution?
- Cropping removes pixels outside the selection. The remaining area keeps its native resolution unless you also resize.
- Are uploads stored?
- No. Cropping happens on your device only.