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Centre-cropped automatically — processed entirely in your browserHow the centre crop works
The tool finds the shorter of your photo's width and height, then crops a square of that size from the centre. If your subject isn't centred in the original photo, part of it may be trimmed — recompose or crop closer to your subject first if the automatic centring cuts off something important.
How to use Square Crop Image
- Upload the photo you want to edit.
- Adjust any sliders, colours, or options shown above the upload box — the preview updates as you go.
- Compare the before and after side by side.
- Download the edited photo once it looks the way you want.
Tips for best results
- Try a few different settings before downloading — most sliders here update the preview instantly, so it's quick to compare options.
- Work from your best-quality original; effects applied on top of an already-compressed photo tend to look rougher.
- If you're combining this with another tool (like compressing afterwards), apply this effect first, then compress last.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Can I apply this more than once to stack the effect?
Yes — download the result and re-upload it to apply the effect again, though stacking some effects can look over-processed quickly.
Does this work on PNG images with transparency?
Transparent areas are generally preserved unless the tool specifically converts to JPG, which fills transparency with white.
Will this crop cut off part of my subject?
If your subject isn't centred in the original photo, the automatic centre crop may trim part of it — recompose the photo first if needed.
Is this the same output size as Instagram needs?
Instagram accepts a wide range of square sizes; this tool preserves your photo's original resolution rather than forcing a specific pixel size.
Can I crop to something other than the exact centre?
This tool always centres the crop; for a custom crop position, use our freehand crop tool instead.