How do I crop an image to a square?

Choose the 1:1 preset ratio, then drag the selection to frame the part of the photo you want. A square crop is what Instagram profile pictures and most avatars expect.

Does cropping reduce image quality?

No. Cropping only removes pixels outside the selection; the pixels you keep are unchanged. The file gets smaller simply because the image has fewer pixels.

Can I crop to exact pixel dimensions?

Yes. The crop area reports its size in pixels as you drag, so you can match an exact requirement.

Crop an image

Drag the handles to select a region, or lock to a popular aspect ratio.

Drop your image here

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JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC · min 16×16px · max 10MB

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How it works

1Upload the image you want to crop.
2Drag on the image to select the area to keep, or choose a preset ratio like 1:1 or 16:9.
3Fine-tune the selection until it frames what you want.
4Click Crop Image and download the result.

Frequently asked questions

How do I crop an image to a square?: Choose the 1:1 preset ratio, then drag the selection to frame the part of the photo you want. A square crop is what Instagram profile pictures and most avatars expect.
Does cropping reduce image quality?: No. Cropping only removes pixels outside the selection; the pixels you keep are unchanged. The file gets smaller simply because the image has fewer pixels.
Can I crop to exact pixel dimensions?: Yes. The crop area reports its size in pixels as you drag, so you can match an exact requirement.