Crop an image to a square

Square photos work everywhere, from profile pictures to marketplace listings. Drag the box to choose what stays in.

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Opens the tool with the right settings already chosen.

How to crop an image

Three steps, about ten seconds.

  1. 01

    Add your photo

    Drop an image in the box, or tap to choose one.

  2. 02

    Choose a shape

    Pick square, circle, 16:9 or free, then drag the box and its corners.

  3. 03

    Download

    Save the cropped image. The original is not changed.

Cropping to a square

Drag the box to choose what stays in. It keeps its square shape while you resize it from a corner.

The crop is taken from the full-resolution photo and keeps its original format, so it's no blurrier than the photo you started with.

Need an exact size like 600 × 600 or a KB limit? Crop here, then use Resize image to hit the numbers.

More about crop image and all its options

Frequently asked questions

Does cropping to a square lower the quality?

No. It cuts the square out of your full photo and saves it at high quality.

How do I crop a photo online?

Drop the photo in, pick a shape, drag the box over the part you want and download.

How do I crop a picture into a circle?

Choose Circle, drag the circle over the part you want, and download. You'll get a PNG with a transparent background.

How do I crop a photo to a square?

Choose Square. The box keeps its shape while you drag a corner, so the result is always exactly square.