How to Crop PDF pages

Crop PDF pages to remove margins or resize dimensions. Visual crop editor with drag handles. Free, private, browser-based.

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Quick start

Crop PDF — Crop PDF pages to remove margins or resize dimensions.

Get started in under two minutes:

Upload your PDF
Review and adjust settings
Review the output
Copy the result

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Step-by-step instructions

Follow these steps to get the best results from Crop PDF:

Upload your PDF

Click the upload area or drag and drop your PDF file. Your file never leaves your device.

Tip: If the PDF is password-protected, unlock it with the Unlock PDF tool first.

Review and adjust settings

Use the settings panel to refine the output. Crop PDF lets you crop pdf pages to remove margins or resize dimensions.

Tip: Most settings work well at their defaults — only adjust when you need specific output.

Review the output

Check the result against what you expected. Look for any errors or unexpected output.

Tip: You can experiment freely — nothing is saved or sent anywhere until you download or copy.

Copy the result

Click the "Copy" button to copy the output to your clipboard. The button briefly changes to "Copied!" to confirm the action.

Tip: Paste the result directly into your project, code editor, or document.

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Frequently asked questions

Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?

No. Crop PDF processes everything locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your PDF files never leave your device, making it safe for confidential or sensitive content.

Is Crop PDF free to use?

Yes — Crop PDF is completely free with no account or signup required. All core features are available immediately.

What is the maximum file size supported?

PDF files up to 100MB are supported. Very large files may take longer to process depending on your device.

Does this work on Mac, Windows, and Linux?

Yes — Crop PDF works in any modern web browser regardless of operating system. No installation or plugins required.

Does Crop PDF work on mobile devices?

Yes — Crop PDF works on smartphones and tablets through any modern mobile browser. The interface adapts to smaller screens automatically.