How do I crop a PDF page?

Upload your PDF, drag to draw a crop box on the page preview, then click Apply Crop. The cropped PDF is ready to download in seconds. No signup required.

What is the difference between CropBox and hard crop?

CropBox mode sets the PDF crop box metadata, which tells PDF viewers what area to display. Hard crop mode permanently removes content outside the crop area. Use hard crop when you need to share the file and ensure the cropped area is truly gone.

Can I crop all pages to the same dimensions?

Yes. After drawing the crop box, select Apply to All Pages to apply the same crop dimensions to every page in the document.

Can I enter exact crop dimensions?

Yes. You can enter precise values in points, millimetres, or inches for the crop box position and size, in addition to the visual drag interface.

What is the maximum file size?

You can crop PDF files up to 100 MB.

How long are files stored?

All uploaded and processed PDF files are automatically deleted within 5 minutes. Files are never shared with third parties.

Crop PDF

Drag to select the crop area, or enter exact margins. Apply to all pages or individual pages.

Drag-to-select crop area Exact margin input All pages or single page CropBox & hard crop modes Free - no signup

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Crop PDF Features

Drag-to-Select

Click and drag directly on the PDF preview to draw your crop area. Handles on the corners let you resize precisely.

Exact Margins

Enter precise crop values in points, millimeters, or inches for pixel-perfect cropping.

CropBox Mode

Non-destructive - sets the PDF CropBox which hides content outside the crop area. The original content is preserved.

Hard Crop

Permanently removes content outside the crop area. Reduces file size and removes hidden data.

All Pages or Single

Apply the same crop to every page, or crop individual pages differently.

Multi-Page Preview

Navigate through all pages to preview and adjust the crop area before applying.

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Crop Settings

Draw Crop Area

Click & drag on the PDF to select the area to keep

Crop Area (PDF points)

Left (X)

Top (Y)

Width (W)

Height (H)

Full page selected

Arrow keys also resize when crop is active

Quick Presets

Selected preset shown in amber

Crop Mode

CropBox (Non-destructive)

Hides content outside crop. Original data preserved.

Hard Crop (Permanent)

Permanently removes content. Smaller file size.

Current Page Actions

Navigate pages and set different crops for each

Saved Crops

No crops set yet.
Draw on a page and save it.