Crop PDF Online Free – Trim PDF Page Margins

How to Use Crop PDF Online Free

Follow these simple steps to get your result in under a minute — everything runs in your browser, no account required.

1

Upload Your PDF

Drag your PDF into the upload zone. Every page renders visually so you can see exactly what you're cropping.

2

Set Crop Area

Drag the orange crop selector on the page, or click a preset (A4, Passport, Pan Card, Photo sizes). Use any of the 8 handles to fine-tune.

3

Apply Scope

Choose 'This Page' to crop only the current page, or 'All Pages' to apply the same crop to every page in the document.

4

Download Cropped PDF

Click Crop PDF and Download. Your trimmed document saves instantly with the exact crop you defined.

Common Use Cases

Here are the most popular reasons people use this tool every day:

✂️ Remove White BordersTrim excessive white margins from scanned documents to make them more readable and compact.

🆔 ID Card SizingCrop to standard ID card dimensions (Pan Card, Passport photo) for submission forms.

📐 Standardise PagesCrop a mixed-size PDF so all pages have consistent dimensions (e.g. uniform A4 pages).

🖨️ Print OptimisationRemove oversized margins before printing to save paper and improve print layout.

📱 Mobile ReadingCrop wide-margin PDFs for better readability on small phone or tablet screens.

📊 Report CleanupTrim extra space from exported report PDFs that have excessive top/bottom padding.

Frequently Asked Questions

How precise is the crop?▾

Very precise. You can drag any of the 8 handles (corners, edges, and midpoints) for pixel-level control. The crop selector snaps to the page boundaries.

Can I apply the same crop to every page?▾

Yes. Set your crop on any page, then switch the scope toggle to 'All Pages' before clicking Crop PDF. Every page gets the identical crop box.

Will cropping permanently remove content?▾

FreePDFTools sets a PDF crop box, which hides content outside the crop area. The underlying content is technically still in the file. To permanently remove it, use the Compress tool after cropping to flatten the file.

What preset sizes are available?▾

A4, A5, Letter, Square, Pan Card (85.6×54mm), Passport photo, 4×6 Photo, 2×2 Photo, and Business Card. Presets are scaled proportionally to your PDF's dimensions.

Can I crop different areas on different pages?▾

Yes. When 'This Page' scope is selected, each page has its own independent crop selector. Adjust each page separately before clicking Process.

Why does my cropped PDF still show the full page in some viewers?▾

Some PDF viewers ignore crop boxes and show the full page. The crop is correctly embedded — try opening in Adobe Reader or Chrome's PDF viewer for correct display.

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