How to Crop a Photo on a Phone or Computer
Crop a photo to remove unwanted content and improve the composition using free tools on your phone or computer.
Steps
- 1
Open the photo
in your Photos app on a phone or in the Photos app on a Windows or Mac computer.
- 2
Click the "Edit" or "Crop" button
in the toolbar. On a phone, tap "Edit" and then the crop icon.
- 3
Drag the corners
of the selection box inward to trim the edges. The grayed out area is what will be removed.
- 4
Tap "Save" or "Done"
to apply the crop. You can also choose a preset aspect ratio like square or widescreen before saving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does cropping make the photo smaller?Show
Yes, cropping removes pixels around the edges so the file size and resolution may be reduced.
Can I crop a photo without losing quality?Show
Cropping reduces the number of pixels but the remaining part stays at full quality if you save as a PNG or high quality JPG.
Is there a free online tool for cropping?Show
Yes, websites like Pixlr.com and Canva.com let you crop photos in your browser without installing anything.
Can I undo a crop after saving?Show
On most phones and computers you can open the edited photo and select "Revert" to return to the original uncropped version.
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