Crop PDF
Crop PDF pages to remove margins or focus on specific content. Adjust the visible area of your PDF document with our precision cropping tool.
Crop PDF Pages
Trim margins and remove unwanted areas from your PDF pages. Crop individual pages or apply consistent margins to all pages.
- Remove margins and whitespace
- Adjust cropping per page or batch apply
- Precise control with point-based measurements
- Preview changes before saving
- Reduce file size by removing blank space
What is Cropping?
Cropping removes portions of your PDF pages by adjusting the visible area. You specify margins from each edge (top, bottom, left, right) to define what stays visible.
Understanding Measurements
72 Points = 1 Inch
Common margins: 36pt (0.5"), 72pt (1")
28.35 Points = 1 cm
European standard: ~28pt (1cm)
Common Use Cases
- Scanned Documents: Remove scanned borders and shadows
- Print Preparation: Trim to standard paper sizes
- E-Book Formatting: Remove margins for mobile reading
- Content Extraction: Focus on the main content area
- File Size Reduction: Remove large unnecessary margins
Cropping Tips
- Start with small margin values (36-54 points)
- Preview the result before finalizing
- Different pages may need different cropping
- Keep original file as reference
- Test with one page first, then batch apply
How to Use
- Upload Your PDF: Select the PDF file whose pages you want to crop.
- Set Margins: Enter the top, right, bottom, and left margins in points to define the new visible area.
- Crop and Download: Click Crop PDF and download your file with the unwanted margins removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PDF cropping tool free?+
100% free, no signup, no watermarks.
What units are used for margins?+
Margins are entered in points, where 72 points equal 1 inch and about 28.35 points equal 1 centimeter.
Will cropping affect the content quality?+
No — cropping only adjusts the visible page area; the underlying content, text, and images remain unchanged.
Does cropping apply to all pages?+
Yes — the margins you set are applied consistently across every page in the PDF.