How do I crop an image to a specific size?

Upload your image, then select a preset aspect ratio (1:1, 4:3, 16:9, etc.) or use free-form cropping to select any custom size. The crop box can be resized by dragging the corners or edges.

Can I crop a photo into a circle?

Yes! Select the 1:1 aspect ratio to create a square crop, which is perfect for circular profile pictures. Export as PNG to preserve transparency if needed.

Does cropping reduce image quality?

No. Our tool crops without recompressing your image, so you keep the original quality. You can export at 100% quality with no compression artifacts.

Is this image cropper really free?

Yes, 100% free with no watermarks, no signup required, and no hidden fees. Your images are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to any server.

What image formats are supported?

You can upload PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP, and GIF images. Export is available in PNG (lossless) or JPG (smaller file size) formats.

Circle Crop Image Online

Need a circular profile picture? Our free tool makes it easy to crop images into perfect circles for social media, forums, and apps.

How Circle Cropping Works

Most platforms display profile pictures as circles, but they actually store square images. The key is to crop your photo to a 1:1 square ratio with the subject centered.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Upload Your Photo

Choose a photo where your face (or logo) is clearly visible. Portrait orientation works best for profile pictures.

2. Select 1:1 Aspect Ratio

Click the 1:1 button in the aspect ratio options. This creates a perfect square crop that will display as a circle.

3. Position Your Subject

Move the crop box so your subject is centered:

For faces: Center the eyes in the upper third
For logos: Center the entire logo with equal padding

4. Apply and Export

Click Apply Crop, then export as PNG or JPG.

Platform-Specific Sizes

Different platforms have different recommended sizes:

Platform	Recommended Size

Instagram	320 x 320 px
Twitter/X	400 x 400 px
Facebook	170 x 170 px
LinkedIn	400 x 400 px
Discord	128 x 128 px
Slack	512 x 512 px

Tips for Great Profile Pictures

1. Good lighting - Natural light or soft artificial light works best
2. Simple background - Avoid busy backgrounds that distract
3. High resolution - Start with the largest image possible
4. Face forward - Direct eye contact is most engaging
5. Leave margin - Don't crop too tight; leave some space around edges

Why PNG for Profile Pictures?

Use PNG format when:

Your image has text or logos
You need transparency
Quality is more important than file size

Use JPG format when:

It's a photograph
File size needs to be small
No transparency needed