Crop PDF
Upload a PDF, select the crop area, and download the cropped PDF.
Crop PDF is a free online tool from Tool Hub Zone that trims the edges of PDF pages. Upload your file, choose the area you want to keep, and download the cropped result. It helps remove white margins, scan borders, headers, and footers. It is part of our PDF tools, and no account is needed.
How to Crop a PDF
- Upload your PDF using the tool above.
- Select the area of the page that you want to keep.
- Apply the crop to your pages.
- Download the new file and open it to check the result.
Crop, Split or Compress: Which Do You Need?
| Your goal | Best choice |
|---|---|
| Remove white space around the text | Crop PDF |
| Cut a scan border or a header | Crop PDF |
| Keep only some pages | Split PDF |
| Make the file smaller in MB | Compress PDF |
Cropping changes how much of each page is visible. It does not remove pages, and it is not meant to reduce file size.
Does Cropping a PDF Hide Information for Good?
Not always. Many crop tools only change the visible area of a page, and the cut-off content can remain inside the file. Please do not rely on cropping to hide private details such as names, numbers, or addresses. If sensitive information must be removed completely, use a proper redaction method before you share the file.
Does Cropping Make a PDF Smaller?
Usually only a little. If the cut-off content stays inside the file, the size barely changes. To reduce the size noticeably, crop first and then run the file through Compress PDF.
Will the Text Stay Selectable?
If your PDF contains real text, it normally stays selectable after a crop. Scanned pages are pictures, so their text cannot be selected before or after cropping.
Common Reasons to Crop a PDF
- Reading on a phone: Wide white margins make the text small. Trimming them lets the text fill more of the screen.
- Cleaning scans: Remove dark edges and scanner shadows around a page.
- Using one part of a page: Keep just a chart, a table, or a picture.
- Removing a header or footer: Cut a repeating line that you do not want to share.
Tips for a Clean Crop
- Leave a small safe margin around the text so letters at the edge are not cut off.
- Check the first and last pages after cropping, since their margins can differ from the rest.
- Keep a copy of the original file in case you want to crop it differently later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crop PDF free?
Yes. It is free to use, and you do not need to sign up.
Can I undo a crop?
Not on the downloaded file. Keep your original, and crop it again if you want a different result.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. You can use it in a browser on a phone, tablet, or computer.
Last updated: October 11, 2026