Crop image to 9:16
Add an image and the crop box is locked to 9:16. Drag it to frame your subject, then download the cropped image — everything runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded.
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How to crop an image to 9:16
- Add your image above — it's processed in your browser and never uploaded.
- The crop box is locked to 9:16; drag it to frame the part you want.
- Press crop and download the result.
About cropping to 9:16
Cropping to 9:16 trims the image to that aspect ratio, framing your subject for where it'll be used. The selected region is copied at full resolution, so quality is preserved.
Everything runs in your browser — your image never leaves your device. You can switch to a different ratio or free-form with the buttons above the image.
9:16 is the full-screen vertical shape of Stories, Reels, TikTok and phone wallpapers. Landscape and standard photos need real height to fill it, so expect to sacrifice the sides — drag the locked box to the strongest vertical slice of your shot, and the crop keeps those pixels at original resolution.
Frequently asked questions
How do I crop an image to 9:16?
Add your image, drag the crop box (already locked to 9:16) to frame the part you want, and press crop. The result downloads instantly — all in your browser.
Can I change the aspect ratio?
Yes. 9:16 is preselected, but you can switch to free-form or another ratio with the buttons above the image.
Is my image uploaded?
No. Cropping happens entirely in your browser, so your image never leaves your device and nothing is stored online.
Will cropping reduce quality?
No. The selected region is copied at its original resolution, so the cropped image keeps its quality.
Why does 9:16 cut away so much of my photo?
A 9:16 frame is much taller than a typical 4:3 or 16:9 photo, so only a narrow vertical band of the original can fill it. Shoot vertically when you know the destination is Stories or TikTok; when you can't, center the crop on the subject and let the sides go.