Crop PDF Online Free
Remove unwanted margins, headers, footers and white space from your PDF pages. No signup required.
How to Crop a PDF Online
Upload PDF
Select or drag & drop your PDF file
Set Margins
Adjust crop for each side or use presets
Preview
See the cropped result before saving
Download
Get your cropped PDF instantly
Features
Visual Preview
See exactly what will be cropped before processing.
Quick Presets
Use presets for common cropping scenarios.
100% Private
All processing in browser. Files never leave your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I crop a PDF online for free?
Upload your PDF to our free crop tool, set the crop margins for each side (top, bottom, left, right), preview the result, and download the cropped PDF. No signup or software installation needed.
What does cropping a PDF do?
Cropping removes unwanted margins, headers, footers, or white space from your PDF pages. It adjusts the visible area without deleting content - the hidden content still exists in the file.
Can I crop different amounts from each side?
Yes! You can set different crop percentages for top, bottom, left, and right sides independently. This is useful when you have uneven margins.
Will cropping reduce my PDF file size?
Cropping sets a visible area (crop box) but doesn't remove data, so file size stays similar. Use our Compress PDF tool to reduce file size.
Is the crop applied to all pages?
Yes, the same crop settings are applied uniformly to all pages in your PDF document.
Can I crop a PDF without Adobe Acrobat?
Yes! Our free online PDF cropper works directly in your browser. No need for Adobe Acrobat, desktop software, or any installation.
Is it safe to crop PDF files online?
Absolutely. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your PDF files are never uploaded to any server - they stay on your device.
When to Use PDF Cropping
Remove Print Margins
Trim extra white space added by printers or scanners
Focus on Content
Remove headers, footers, and watermarks from PDF pages
Prepare for Printing
Adjust page boundaries before printing documents
Resize for Presentations
Crop PDFs to fit specific dimensions for slides or reports