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Crop PNG Online Free — Preserve Transparency

Trim, cut and crop PNG images to any size or aspect ratio right in your browser. No software to install, no files uploaded to any server. Download your cropped PNG instantly.

100% Free
No Sign-up
No Watermark
Works on Mobile
PNG (Transparency)
Client-Side Processing
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Supports PNG — transparency preserved on PNG & WebP output
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Aspect Ratio
Custom Size (px)
Rotate & Flip
Output Format
Quality
Output Quality90%
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How to Crop a PNG Image Online

1
Upload Your PNG
Click "Choose PNG File" or drag your photo straight onto the page. Supports PNG files up to 25MB.
2
Select the Crop Area
Drag on the image to mark the area you want to keep. Pick a preset ratio like 1:1 or 16:9, or enter exact pixel dimensions.
3
Download Your Cropped PNG
The output format defaults to PNG to preserve transparency. Hit Download — your cropped PNG is ready instantly with no watermark.

Features

Freehand Crop
Draw any shape or size
Preset Ratios
1:1, 4:3, 16:9, 9:16 and more
Rotate & Flip
Rotate 90° or flip before cropping
100% Private
Files never leave your device
Transparency Preserved
Alpha channel kept intact on PNG output
Mobile Friendly
Touch support on phones and tablets

About This Tool

When you crop a PNG online, what matters most is what happens to the transparent background. Many tools silently fill transparent areas with white when re-saving, which ruins logos, icons, stickers, and any graphic that depends on transparency. This tool keeps your alpha channel fully intact — no settings to configure, no hidden format conversion.

PNG files are used everywhere transparency matters: logos on coloured backgrounds, product images with cutout backgrounds, app icons, UI assets, watermarks, and stickers. Cropping these without destroying the transparency is non-negotiable, and this tool handles it cleanly every time.

Beyond transparency, you get the full crop toolkit: freehand selection, preset aspect ratios (1:1, 16:9, 4:3, 9:16 and more), and exact pixel dimensions via the custom size inputs, plus rotate and flip controls. The output defaults to PNG so your transparency is always preserved unless you explicitly switch to JPG.

Why Does PNG Transparency Matter?

PNG stores an alpha channel alongside the red, green and blue data for every pixel. This channel controls how transparent or opaque each pixel appears. When a tool exports to JPG instead, the alpha channel is discarded and replaced with a flat white background. This tool always outputs PNG or WebP — both formats support transparency — so your alpha data comes through end-to-end.

When Should I Keep PNG vs Convert to JPG?

Keep it as PNG if the image has transparent areas you need to preserve, or if it contains text, line art, logos, or sharp edges where JPG compression would cause blurring. Convert to JPG if the image is a full-colour photograph without transparency and file size matters. For everything else — icons, illustrations, UI elements, graphics with cutout backgrounds — stay with PNG.

Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about cropping PNG images online
Does cropping a PNG keep the transparent background?
Yes. When you download as PNG, the alpha channel is fully preserved. Transparent areas in your original image stay transparent in the downloaded file — no white background is added.
Can I crop PNG files for free?
Yes, completely free. There are no limits on how many PNG images you can crop. No premium version required. Free forever.
Will the cropped PNG have a watermark?
Never. Your downloaded PNG is completely clean — no watermarks, no logos, no branding added.
Is my PNG file uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your file never leaves your device and stays completely private.
Can I crop a PNG logo without adding a white background?
Yes. Keep the output format set to PNG and transparent areas stay transparent. Avoid JPG if you need transparency — JPG does not support alpha channels.
What is the difference between cropping a PNG and a JPG?
The key difference is transparency. PNG supports an alpha channel, so cropping preserves transparent areas. JPG does not support transparency and always produces a flat, opaque image. For logos and icons with cutout backgrounds, always use PNG output.
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