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Crop PDF Online — Auto, Percentage & Rectangle Modes

No downloads needed. Crop PDF pages to remove excess whitespace or specify exact crop regions. Three modes available: auto-crop, percentage-based crop, and rectangle area crop. Optionally add margins after cropping. Completely free with no watermarks.
  • Auto-crop: intelligently detect and trim PDF whitespace margins
  • Percentage crop: uniformly crop all four sides by specified percentage
  • Rectangle crop: precisely specify crop area coordinates
  • Optional margins: add custom margins after cropping

Beyond Cropping: Precise Page Size Control

Auto-Crop Whitespace

Intelligently detects the content area of each PDF page and automatically trims surrounding whitespace. Perfect for scanned document cleanup and print optimization.

Percentage Precision Cropping

Crop all four sides by 0-100%. Quick presets (5%, 10%, 15%) available, or enter precise custom values.

Rectangle Area Free Crop

Define exact crop boundaries by specifying lower-left and upper-right coordinates (in percentage). Ideal for keeping only specific content areas.

Post-Crop Margin Addition

In Auto mode only: after removing whitespace, optionally add 0–50% margins for printing or binding. Percentage and Rectangle modes do not include a margin step.

Files Deleted After Processing

Your files are processed on EU servers and permanently deleted afterward. Nothing is cached or stored.

Runs in Your Browser

No app or plugin needed. Works on any device — desktop, phone, or tablet.

Crop PDF in Just 3 Steps

01

Upload Your PDF

Click "Choose Files" or drag and drop your PDF.

02

Choose Crop Mode

Select auto, percentage, or rectangle crop mode. Set parameters and optional margins.

03

Download Your Cropped PDF

Preview the result, then download your cropped PDF for free.

PDF Cropping FAQ

What's the difference between the three crop modes?

Auto mode intelligently detects content and removes whitespace. Percentage mode uniformly crops all four sides by ratio. Rectangle mode lets you precisely specify the area to keep.

Can I add margins after cropping?

Yes, but only in Auto mode. After auto-cropping whitespace, you can add 0–50% margins for printing or binding. Percentage and Rectangle modes do not include a margin option.

Will cropping affect text clarity?

No. Cropping only changes the visible page area — content is not re-rendered, so text and image quality remain unchanged.

What are the free plan limits?

Free: up to 100 MB, no watermarks. Pro: up to 2 GB.

Is it safe?

Your files are safe. 256-bit encrypted transfer, EU-based servers, GDPR compliant, and permanently deleted after processing.

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