Crop PDF Files
Crop margins of PDF documents or select specific areas, then apply changes to one page or the entire document.
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Supports PDF files up to 25MB
PDFs often have unwanted margins, headers, footers, or extra white space. Maybe you scanned a document and got large borders, or you need to focus on a specific section of a page. Cropping lets you remove these areas and keep only what matters.
Our crop tool lets you visually select the area you want to keep. Draw a box around the content, then apply the crop to the current page or all pages. The cropped PDF removes everything outside your selection, giving you a cleaner, more focused document.
When to Crop PDFs
Remove large margins from scanned documents to make them more compact. Crop out headers and footers that aren't needed. Focus on specific sections of a page—like a chart, table, or diagram. Clean up documents with inconsistent page sizes or unwanted borders.
You can crop a single page differently, or apply the same crop to all pages for consistency. Perfect for cleaning up scanned documents, preparing PDFs for printing, or extracting specific content from pages.
Tips for Best Results
Draw your crop box carefully—make sure important content isn't cut off. Preview the crop before applying it to all pages, as different pages might have different layouts. For scanned documents, leave a small margin to avoid cutting into text or images.
Remember that cropping is permanent—the removed areas are gone. If you're unsure, crop one page first, download it, and check the result before cropping the entire document.
Crop PDF Questions
Can I crop different pages differently?
You can crop one page at a time. Select the page you want to crop, draw your crop box, and apply it. If you want different crops for different pages, you'll need to crop them separately or use the "current page" option.
Will cropping reduce file size?
Cropping removes content outside your selection, which can reduce file size, especially if you're removing large white margins or blank areas. However, the size reduction depends on how much content you're removing.
Can I undo a crop?
Once you download the cropped PDF, the changes are permanent. However, you can always re-upload the original PDF and crop it differently. We recommend keeping a backup of your original file before cropping.
Does cropping affect text quality?
Cropping doesn't affect the quality of content within your selection. Text, images, and graphics remain sharp and clear. Only the areas outside your crop box are removed.