Question 1

Does cropping reduce image quality?

Accepted Answer

No. Cropping simply removes pixels from the edges of the image — the remaining pixels are untouched. There is no recompression or quality loss involved in the crop operation itself.

Question 2

How do I crop to a specific aspect ratio?

Accepted Answer

Select one of the aspect ratio presets above the canvas — Free, 1:1 (square), 4:3, 16:9, 3:2, 2:3, or 9:16. The selection rectangle will automatically constrain to that ratio while you drag.

Question 3

Can I crop by entering exact pixel coordinates?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Below the canvas, you can type exact values for Left, Top, Width, and Height in pixels. Click outside the field or press Tab to apply the values and update the selection on the canvas.

Question 4

What is the difference between crop and resize?

Accepted Answer

Cropping removes unwanted parts of an image (cutting away the edges), while resizing changes the overall dimensions while keeping the entire image content. Use crop to focus on a subject; use resize to make an image fit a specific container size.

Question 5

What image formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

The crop tool accepts JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, and HEIC images. The output keeps the original format with no re-encoding (lossless for the cropped region).

Question 6

Is there a file size limit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the maximum file size is 20 MB. Large photos from digital cameras and smartphones typically fall well within this limit.

Question 7

Can I undo a crop after downloading?

Accepted Answer

No. Once you download the cropped image, the removed pixels are permanently gone. We recommend keeping your original file and using the crop tool to create a new version.

Question 8

Are my images uploaded to a server?

Accepted Answer

Images are processed temporarily on the server for the crop operation and then immediately discarded. No images are stored or retained after processing completes.

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