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Crop PDF

Drag the crop handles visually on any page, then apply to that page or all pages. Uses PDF CropBox — original content is preserved and can be un-cropped.

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Free · Local only · Any size

How to use the Crop PDF tool

PDFZero lets you visually crop PDF pages to remove margins or trim whitespace, using a visual crop selector right in your browser. Files never leave your device, and there's no signup required.

Steps

  1. Click the drop zone above and choose the PDF you want to crop.
  2. Use the visual crop selector to drag the crop boundaries on the page preview.
  3. Apply the crop to one page or all pages.
  4. Download your cropped PDF.

Why use this tool?

Cropping removes unwanted margins, scanner artifacts, or excess whitespace — useful for tightening up a document before printing, embedding a page in a presentation, or just making content easier to read on smaller screens.

Frequently asked questions

Can I crop all pages at once, or only individual ones?

You can apply the same crop to every page, or crop pages individually if their margins differ.

Will cropping affect the text or images inside the cropped area?

No, cropping only changes the visible page boundary — content outside the new crop area is simply hidden, not altered or deleted from the underlying data in a way that changes quality.

Is my document uploaded anywhere?

No, cropping happens entirely in your browser, with no file ever leaving your device.

Can I undo a crop if I make a mistake?

Yes, you can re-select the crop area before finalizing, or start over with the original uploaded file.

Is this tool free?

Yes, free to use with no signup and no file size limit.