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Crop JPG

Step / Choose a JPG

Choose a JPG

The browser decodes the visible image, crops it, and creates a new JPEG. Metadata is not copied, and JPEG re-encoding can change fine detail.

Choose the exact part of a JPG you want to keep. Drag a rectangle on the preview or enter X, Y, width, and height in pixels, set the output quality, and download a newly encoded JPEG. The source and result stay in your browser.

How to crop a JPG

  1. 1

    Choose a JPG

    Select one valid JPG or JPEG up to 20 MB, 24 megapixels, and 8192 pixels on either side.

  2. 2

    Set the crop area

    Drag over the preview or enter exact pixel coordinates. The tool keeps the rectangle inside the visible image.

  3. 3

    Create and download

    Choose quality from 40% to 100%, create the crop, review its dimensions and size, then download it.

What the cropper changes

The browser decodes the displayed image, copies the selected pixels to a new canvas, and encodes a new JPEG. This is not lossless MCU cropping. JPEG re-encoding may change fine texture, especially at lower quality settings. The new file does not copy EXIF, GPS, camera, or other source metadata.

Private multi-step editing

No source image or result is sent to the server. In the multi-step flow, the browser stores the project in IndexedDB for up to 30 minutes so Back and reload can restore it. The URL contains only an opaque project ID and crop settings. Start over removes the saved project when browser storage permits.

Practical limits

The tool accepts one genuine JPG or JPEG up to 20 MB. Encoded and displayed dimensions are checked before editing, with limits of 24 megapixels and 8192 pixels per side. The generated JPEG is limited to 25 MB. For resizing, aspect-ratio presets, padding, or metadata retention, use a purpose-built image tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This browser tool decodes the visible image and encodes a new JPEG. A high quality setting reduces visible change but does not make the operation lossless.

No. The canvas-generated output contains the cropped pixels but does not copy the source metadata.

No. Processing and downloads stay local. The optional funnel stores the project only in browser storage for up to 30 minutes.

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