Need exact pixels
Set a precise crop width and height for profile photos, thumbnails, marketplace images, and website uploads.
Guía de recorte de imágenes en Mac
Cómo recortar una imagen en Mac
Recorta JPG, PNG, WebP y fotos HEIC de iPhone en el navegador de tu Mac. La imagen permanece en tu dispositivo.
Local processing. No upload required.
Guía de recorte de imágenes en Mac
Elige el método de recorte adecuado en Mac
Aprende a recortar imágenes en Mac con Preview, Fotos, capturas o una herramienta gratuita en el navegador.
Working with HEIC
Crop iPhone HEIC or HEIF photos on Mac without opening another converter first.
Prefer no upload
The image is processed in your browser with canvas, which keeps private screenshots and documents on your Mac.
Crop with Preview on Mac
- 1Open the image in Preview. If it opens in another app, right-click the file, choose Open With, then choose Preview.
- 2Click and drag on the image to select the area you want to keep.
- 3Choose Tools, then Crop, or press Command + K.
- 4Choose File, then Save to replace the file, or Export if you want a new copy or a different format.
Crop with Photos on Mac
- 1Open Photos on your Mac and double-click the photo.
- 2Click Edit, then choose Crop in the toolbar.
- 3Drag the corners or choose a preset aspect ratio from the sidebar.
- 4Click Done. Use File, Export if you need a separate cropped file.
Crop a Mac screenshot
- 1Press Shift + Command + 5 and choose a capture mode.
- 2After taking the screenshot, click the thumbnail that appears in the corner.
- 3Use the crop tool in Markup, adjust the handles, then click Done.
- 4For a faster result, capture only the needed area with Shift + Command + 4.
Preview vs Photos vs online cropper
All four options work. The best choice depends on whether the image is already in Photos, whether you need exact pixels, and what format you want to download.
Preview
Quick one-off crops
Built into macOS and fast for JPG or PNG files.
Less convenient for exact social ratios and export workflows.
Photos
Pictures already in your library
Good visual editor with presets and non-destructive edits.
Extra export step when you need a standalone file.
Screenshot toolbar
Cropping screen captures
Fastest way to capture only part of the screen.
Not designed for editing existing photo files.
ImgEdify cropper
Exact dimensions and web export
Browser-based, supports HEIC, and exports PNG, JPG, or WebP.
You need to upload the file into the browser tab.
Helpful cropping tips for Mac users
Save a copy before destructive edits in Preview if the original file matters. Use Export when you want to keep both the original and cropped version.
For profile photos, start with the Square 1:1 preset. For YouTube thumbnails, use 16:9. For vertical social posts, use 9:16.
If you are preparing web images, crop first, then resize and compress. This avoids spending file size on pixels you will remove anyway.
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the fastest way to crop an image on Mac?
For a file on your desktop, Preview is usually fastest: open the image, drag a selection, then choose Tools and Crop. If you need exact pixels or WebP export, use the cropper on this page.
Can I crop a HEIC photo on Mac?
Yes. Photos can crop HEIC files from your library, and this browser cropper can load HEIC or HEIF files and export the cropped result as JPG, PNG, or WebP.
How do I crop an image to a square on Mac?
In Preview, hold Shift while making a selection to keep it square, then crop. In this tool, choose the Square 1:1 preset and drag the crop box.
Does cropping reduce image quality?
Cropping removes pixels outside the selected area. PNG export is lossless, while JPG and WebP quality depends on the quality setting you choose.
Can I crop a screenshot on Mac?
Yes. Use Shift + Command + 5 and crop from the screenshot thumbnail, or press Shift + Command + 4 to capture only the area you need from the start.