Crop images visually in your browser
Drag a selection rectangle, snap to common aspect ratios, and export the exact region you want. Everything runs in your browser, your files stay private.
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01Why this cropper
Frame the shot, not the bytes.
Four reasons creators, resellers, and designers keep this page open instead of cropping inside their phone or a desktop editor.
- 01
Visual drag-to-crop
Pull the corners and edges to frame the shot the way you see it. No typing pixel coordinates, no guessing where the centre is.
- 02
Snap to common aspect ratios
1:1 for Instagram, 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for Reels and Shorts, 4:3 and 3:2 for prints — locked in with one click each.
- 03
Crops in your browser
No upload spinner, no progress bar — the crop happens the instant you hit Crop, even with 50 MB DSLR originals.
- 04
Personal photos stay personal
The image never leaves your device. Crop sensitive screenshots, IDs, and snapshots without trusting them to a stranger’s server.
02How it works
Three steps to the right frame.
- Drop imageportrait.jpg4.2 MB
Step 1Drop your image
Drag a JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, or any common format up to 50 MB. The crop frame appears in the middle of the photo.
- AspectFree1:116:99:16
Step 2Frame the crop
Drag the corners and edges to shape the crop, or click an aspect ratio to lock the frame to a fixed shape.
- Croppedportrait-1x1.jpgJPG · 380 KB
Step 3Download the crop
Click Crop and grab your file. The original is still on screen — adjust and re-crop without re-uploading.
03Use cases
Where the right crop matters.
Every platform expects a specific aspect ratio. These are the crops people reach for most often.
Square posts (1:1)
Snap any photo to Instagram’s square or LinkedIn feed format without losing the subject. The lock keeps the ratio exact.
4:3 photo → 1:1 postReels & Shorts (9:16)
Crop a horizontal photo to vertical for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts thumbnails. Drag to keep the face centred.
16:9 landscape → 9:16 verticalYouTube & banner art (16:9)
Trim screenshots and DSLR shots down to a clean 16:9 for video thumbnails, hero banners, and presentation slides.
Square photo → 16:9 bannerProfile pictures (1:1)
Frame the face, snap to square, and you have a perfect avatar for Slack, GitHub, X, and LinkedIn at any size.
Full body → tight 1:1 portraitPrint-ready aspect ratios
Lock to 3:2 for postcards, 4:3 for older photo prints, or freeform for custom paper sizes. No off-centre prints anymore.
Phone shot → 3:2 printRemove unwanted edges
Strip out cluttered backgrounds, accidental fingers, or a stranger walking through the shot by tightening the frame.
Full scene → tight subject
04Pro tips
Crop with composition in mind.
Habits that turn a quick crop into a frame you would actually publish.
- 01
Pick the ratio before you crop
Locking the aspect first means you only adjust position, not shape. The result matches the platform on the first try.
- 02
Mind the rule of thirds
Place faces and key subjects on the imaginary one-third lines rather than dead centre — almost always a more interesting composition.
- 03
Crop before you resize
Cropping removes pixels you do not need. Resizing afterwards lets you hit the exact target dimensions of the platform.
- 04
Run a compress pass after
A clean crop is often still oversized for the web. Pop the result into the image compressor for an effortless 70% savings.
05Loved by
Creators, sellers, and designers rely on it.
I publish to Reels and TikTok daily. Snap to 9:16, drag the face into the centre, done. Takes ten seconds and I never have to leave the browser.
Every listing needs a square product photo. The 1:1 lock is the killer feature — I crop a hundred shots a week without thinking about it.
Clients send messy phone photos. I crop to 16:9 for the deck, 1:1 for the case study, 3:2 for the brochure — same tool, same five seconds.
06Questions
Image cropping, answered.
Quick answers before you crop your first photo. Anything missing? hello@wirelogs.com.
01What aspect ratios are supported?
Free (any shape), 1:1 (square — Instagram, profile pics), 16:9 (YouTube, banners), 4:3 (older prints, sensors), 3:2 (DSLR ratio, postcards), and 9:16 (Reels, Shorts, vertical phone). Pick one and drag the frame; the ratio stays locked.
02Will the cropped image lose quality?
No. Cropping just discards pixels outside the frame — everything kept is identical to the original. There is no re-encoding or compression in the crop step.
03Which formats can I crop?
JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, and BMP up to 50 MB. The output keeps the same format as the input — a PNG goes in and a PNG comes out.
04How precise can the crop be?
Pixel-perfect. The frame snaps to whole pixel coordinates, and the resulting image has exactly the dimensions of the area you selected.
05Is the tool free?
Yes — no usage caps, no watermarks, no premium tier, no sign-up. Crop as many photos as you want.
06Do you upload my image?
No. The crop runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Wirelogs never sees the file, which keeps personal photos, ID scans, and sensitive screenshots private.
07Can I crop multiple images at once?
The tool handles one image at a time. Re-running is fast — drop, drag the frame, crop, download — so a small batch becomes a quick rhythm.
08Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Touch dragging is fully supported on iOS and Android, and the share sheet lets you save straight to Photos or Files.
Ready when you are
Get the perfect crop.
Drop any image into the tool above and snap to the ratio your platform expects. No upload, no sign-up, no watermark.
- 6aspect presets
- 50 MBmax file size
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