How do I crop a PDF page?

Upload the file, set how much to trim from each side, apply, and download the result.

Is cropped content deleted?

Cropping changes the visible page area. It is a layout change, not redaction — do not use it to hide sensitive information.

Can I crop all pages at once?

Yes, apply the same crop to the whole document or to a selected range.

Will cropping shrink the file size?

Usually only slightly, because the underlying content is still stored. Use Compress PDF if size is the goal.

How do I hide sensitive text properly?

Cropping is not enough. Remove the page entirely with Delete Pages, or rebuild the page as an image.

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Crop PDF

Remove unwanted margins. Enter how many points to trim from each side — 72 points is one inch.

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your document is never uploaded.

Drop a PDF to crop

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How to crop a PDF

Trim margins or unwanted edges from PDF pages to tidy up scans and printouts.

1Upload the PDF.
2Set the crop area or margin amount.
3Apply the crop to the pages you selected.
4Download the cropped document.

Why use Crop PDF

Remove wide scanner borders and black edges.
Make dense pages easier to read on phones and e-readers.
Standardise page dimensions before merging documents.
Cropping adjusts the visible page box, so text stays selectable.

Privacy and how your file is handled

This tool runs in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. The file you choose is read locally by the page and is not uploaded to PDFSolution servers.

Read more in our security overview and privacy policy.

Crop PDF — frequently asked questions

How do I crop a PDF page?: Upload the file, set how much to trim from each side, apply, and download the result.
Is cropped content deleted?: Cropping changes the visible page area. It is a layout change, not redaction — do not use it to hide sensitive information.
Can I crop all pages at once?: Yes, apply the same crop to the whole document or to a selected range.
Will cropping shrink the file size?: Usually only slightly, because the underlying content is still stored. Use Compress PDF if size is the goal.
How do I hide sensitive text properly?: Cropping is not enough. Remove the page entirely with Delete Pages, or rebuild the page as an image.

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