A free image cropper with the presets you actually need
Drop an image, pick Instagram / Story / Reel / YouTube / OG, drag the box, download. Nothing leaves your device.
Most online croppers either upload your image to a server, put a watermark on the output, or hide the preset you need behind a paid tier. Crop does none of that. It uses the browser's canvas element to slice pixels locally, and ships with a comprehensive list of the social and web aspect ratios people actually crop for.
Every preset, in one place
| Preset | Ratio | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| Square | 1 : 1 | Instagram post, profile picture, avatar |
| Instagram Portrait | 4 : 5 | Feed post, sponsored post |
| Story / Reel | 9 : 16 | Instagram Story, Reel, TikTok, YouTube Short |
| YouTube Thumbnail | 16 : 9 | YouTube video thumbnail, hero banner, widescreen |
| OG / Twitter Card | 1.91 : 1 | Open Graph image, link preview across most platforms |
| Twitter Header | 3 : 1 | X / Twitter profile banner |
| Facebook Cover | 2.63 : 1 | Facebook page cover photo |
| LinkedIn Banner | 4 : 1 | LinkedIn profile background image |
| Pinterest Pin | 2 : 3 | Standard pin |
| Photo | 3 : 2 | Classic DSLR / mirrorless photo |
| Standard | 4 : 3 | Older screen, tablet content |
Platform aspect ratios can change; presets reflect current published guidance as of 2026.
Why in-browser matters
An online cropper that uploads your image is doing far more than it needs to. The math of a crop is trivial — the reason most tools use a server is to gate the feature behind a signup or a paid tier. Crop skips the server. Pixels stay on your device. Nothing is stored, tracked, or retained.
Frequently asked
Is Crop really free? What is the catch?
Yes — no signup, no watermark, no daily cap. There is no server cost to recoup because cropping runs in your browser using the canvas element.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Open the Network tab while cropping — you will see zero image uploads. The only network requests are the page and fonts on first load.
Can I crop to an exact pixel size?
Yes. Pick an aspect ratio and drag the crop box, then set the Output width and height in pixels — the final image will be resized to match while preserving the chosen aspect.
Which format should I pick for the output?
PNG for lossless (best when you need transparency or exact pixels — larger file). JPEG for photos where file size matters. WebP for the best size-to-quality ratio and modern browser support.
Can I rotate or flip the image?
Yes. Rotate in 90° increments and flip horizontally or vertically at any point in the workflow.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes — the crop box and handles support touch drag on phones and tablets.
Can I crop multiple images at once?
Not yet. Bulk cropping with a fixed aspect and smart center-crop is on the roadmap. For now, Crop is a one-image-at-a-time tool.
Can I use Crop for commercial work?
Yes. Free for any use — personal, agency, freelance, commercial. No attribution required.
Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Pinterest, and TikTok are trademarks of their respective owners. Crop is an independent tool built by @nap.codes and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of these platforms. Preset dimensions reflect publicly documented guidance and may change.