How do I crop a PDF for free?
Add your PDF above, drag the crop box to the area you want, choose which pages to crop, and click Crop and download. It is free with no signup.
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Crop PDF
Trim white margins or crop PDF pages to the area you need.
Stays in your browser: your files are never uploadedFree: 3 uses a day, 5 with a free account. Unlimited on Pro
Drop your PDF here
Trim white margins or cut pages down to the part you need.
Your file stays private. Cropping happens in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
How it works
1
Add your PDF
Drop your PDF into the box or choose it from your device. It opens in your browser, nothing is uploaded.
2
Set the crop area
Drag the box over the part you want to keep, type exact margins, or press Find margins to trim white space automatically.
3
Crop and download
Choose all pages, this page, or a list of pages, then crop. Your new PDF downloads straight away.
Crop PDF features
- Drag and resize a crop box on a live page preview.
- Find margins automatically trims white space around the content.
- Type exact margins as a percentage of the page.
- Crop every page, only the current page, or pages like 1-3, 5.
- Works with rotated and mixed size pages.
- Files never leave your browser and no watermark is added.
Crop PDF FAQ
Can I remove white margins automatically?
Yes. Press Find margins and Craftora finds the content on the page and fits the box around it with a small border.
Does cropping delete the hidden part?
No. Cropping hides the area outside the box in every PDF reader, but it is still inside the file. To remove private details for good, use Redact PDF.
Can I crop pages to different sizes?
Yes. Crop one page with Only this page, then open the result again and crop other pages with a different box.
Is cropping a PDF the same as resizing it?
Not quite. Cropping cuts away the edges of the page. The page gets smaller and the content keeps its size.
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