Crop PDF - Trim Margins & Adjust Page Size
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Crop PDF Online Free - Trim PDF Margins & Remove Whitespace
Crop PDF pages to remove unwanted margins, whitespace, or content with precision. Define custom crop areas visually or use margin presets for quick results. Apply cropping to single pages, all pages, or specific page ranges. Perfect for cleaning up scanned documents, removing headers/footers, or preparing PDFs for printing. All processing happens locally in your browser—your documents never leave your device.
Visual Crop Editor • Margin Presets • Page Range Selection • Batch Processing
How to Crop a PDF
Remove margins and trim PDF pages in 4 simple steps
Upload your PDF file by dragging and dropping or clicking to browse
Supports multiple PDFs for batch cropping with the same settings.
Define the crop area visually or select a margin preset
Drag the crop rectangle corners or edges. Use presets for 0.5", 1", or 1.5" margins.
Choose which pages to crop: current page, all pages, or a range
Apply uniform cropping across all pages or customize per page range.
Click 'Crop PDF' and download your trimmed document
Real-time preview shows exactly what will be cropped before processing.
Why Choose PDFyogi for Cropping PDFs?
The most precise and private way to crop PDF pages
Visual Drag-and-Drop Cropping
Draw and resize your crop area directly on the PDF preview. See exactly what will be trimmed before applying changes.
Quick Margin Presets
Choose from preset margin sizes (0.5", 1", 1.5") for instant, consistent cropping. Perfect for standardizing document margins.
Flexible Page Selection
Crop the current page only, all pages at once, or specify custom page ranges. Different pages can have different crop areas.
Maintain Aspect Ratio Option
Lock the aspect ratio when resizing the crop area. Ensures proportional cropping for consistent results.
100% Browser-Based Privacy
Your PDF files never leave your device. All cropping happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly technology.
Non-Destructive Cropping
PDF cropping sets a view area without removing data. The original content remains in the file for potential recovery.
PDF Cropping Use Cases
Common scenarios where cropping PDFs improves your documents
Remove Excessive Margins
Trim large margins from documents to maximize content area. Especially useful for viewing on tablets or e-readers.
Example: Crop a scanned book with 2-inch margins down to 0.5-inch margins
Clean Up Scanned Documents
Remove black borders, scanner artifacts, or uneven edges from scanned pages. Create cleaner, more professional-looking documents.
Example: Trim scanner shadows and black borders from a multi-page scan
Remove Headers and Footers
Crop out page numbers, watermarks, or letterheads that shouldn't appear in the final document.
Example: Remove letterhead from pages before rebranding a document
Prepare for Printing
Adjust page dimensions to match specific paper sizes or printing requirements. Ensure content fits your target output.
Example: Crop A4 content to fit on Letter-size paper without scaling
Extract Specific Content
Crop to focus on a specific area of a page—a chart, diagram, or section of text you want to highlight.
Example: Crop a page to show only the signature block for verification
Standardize Document Margins
Apply consistent margins across documents from different sources. Create uniform appearance for merged documents.
Example: Crop all pages to have exactly 1-inch margins before combining
Crop PDF on Any Platform
Step-by-step guides for every device and operating system
Crop PDF on Windows
Works in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge on Windows 10/11. No Adobe Acrobat subscription required.
- Open PDFyogi in any modern browser
- Upload your PDF and view the page preview
- Drag the crop rectangle to define the trim area
- Download your cropped PDF
Crop PDF on Mac
Best experience in Safari or Chrome on macOS. More control than Preview's crop function.
- Open PDFyogi in Safari or Chrome
- Select your PDF from Finder
- Define crop area visually or use margin presets
- Export cropped PDF to your preferred location
Crop PDF on Linux
Works on all Linux distributions with Firefox or Chrome. No command-line tools needed.
- Open PDFyogi in Firefox or Chrome
- Upload PDF from your file manager
- Set the crop area with visual controls
- Download the cropped file
Crop PDF on iPhone & iPad
Full functionality in Safari on iOS 14+. Crop PDFs from Files app or email attachments.
- Open PDFyogi in Safari on your iPhone/iPad
- Tap to select PDF from Files app
- Touch and drag to set crop area
- Save cropped PDF to Files or share
Crop PDF on Android
Works in Chrome on Android devices. Access PDFs from Downloads, Drive, or file manager.
- Open PDFyogi in Chrome on Android
- Select your PDF file
- Pinch and drag to define crop bounds
- Download or share the cropped PDF
PDFyogi vs Other PDF Cropping Tools
See how we compare to popular PDF cropping solutions
| Feature | PDFyogi | Adobe Acrobat | Smallpdf | iLovePDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $14.99/mo | Free* | Free* |
| Privacy (No Upload) | ✓ Full | ✓ Desktop app | ✗ Server upload | ✗ Server upload |
| Visual Crop Editor | ✓ Drag-and-drop | ✓ Full control | ○ Basic | ○ Basic |
| Margin Presets | ✓ 3 presets | ○ Manual only | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Page Range Selection | ✓ Flexible | ✓ Yes | ○ Limited | ○ Limited |
| Batch Processing | ✓ 100 files | ✓ Yes | ○ 2 files/day | ○ Limited |
| Aspect Ratio Lock | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Real-time Preview | ✓ Live preview | ✓ Yes | ○ Basic | ○ Basic |
| Registration Required | No | Yes | No | No |
PDFyogi offers the most complete PDF cropping with visual drag-and-drop editing, margin presets, and aspect ratio control—all for free. Unlike server-based tools, your documents stay on your device. No registration, no limits, professional results.
Advanced PDF Cropping Tips
Expert techniques for precise document trimming
Use Margin Presets First
Start with a margin preset (0.5", 1", or 1.5") then fine-tune by dragging. This gives you a consistent baseline to adjust from.
Lock Aspect Ratio for Consistency
Enable 'Lock Aspect Ratio' when you need all pages to have the same proportions. Prevents accidentally creating irregular page dimensions.
Preview Multiple Pages
Before applying crop to all pages, navigate through the document to ensure your crop area works for pages with varying content.
Crop Scans Before OCR
If you're going to OCR a scanned document, crop it first to remove black borders and artifacts. This improves OCR accuracy.
Consider Print Margins
If the document will be printed, don't crop too close to the content. Leave at least 0.5" margin for printer safe areas.
Use Reset for Mistakes
Made a mistake? Click 'Reset Crop Area' to restore the original page bounds and start over with a fresh crop area.
Technical Specifications
Detailed technical information about our PDF cropping tool
Frequently Asked Questions About PDF Cropping
Use PDFyogi's free online PDF cropping tool. Upload your PDF, drag the crop rectangle to define the area you want to keep, select which pages to crop, then download. Completely free with no registration.
Cropping sets the visible area (CropBox) of PDF pages. Content outside the crop area is hidden from view but not permanently deleted. The file size stays the same since data isn't actually removed.
No. PDF cropping is non-destructive—it only hides content outside the crop area. The hidden content remains in the file. To reduce file size, use our Compress PDF tool after cropping.
Yes. Set the crop mode to 'Current Page Only' and navigate to each page to apply different crop areas. Or use page ranges to apply the same crop to groups of pages.
Upload your scanned PDF, then drag the crop rectangle inward to exclude the black borders. You can also use a margin preset and then fine-tune the edges.
No. Your PDF never leaves your device. All cropping happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly technology. We cannot see your documents.
The original file is unchanged—we create a new cropped PDF. Since cropping is non-destructive, some PDF readers can access the hidden content, but the crop bounds are set in the file.
We offer three quick presets: Small (0.5 inch), Medium (1 inch), and Large (1.5 inch). These apply equal margins on all sides. You can then adjust the crop area manually if needed.
Yes! Upload multiple PDF files and apply the same crop settings to all of them. Perfect for batch processing scanned documents with consistent margin issues.
Open PDFyogi in Safari or Chrome, upload your PDF, use the visual editor to define your crop area, then download. Works better than Preview's built-in crop which often doesn't save correctly.
Troubleshooting PDF Cropping
Common issues and how to resolve them