How to Crop a PDF: Trim Margins and Focus the Page (Free)

Wide margins on scanned documents, focusing on a single table, or removing headers/footers... how to crop a PDF on your device — step by step.

Got a scanned document with huge white borders, or want to focus on a single table on a page? Cropping a PDF narrows the visible area to any rectangle you choose — and your file never leaves your device.

What is cropping a PDF good for?

  • Trimming the wide margins on scanned documents.
  • Focusing on a single table, chart or section on a page.
  • Removing repeating header/footer areas from view.
  • Framing the page neatly for presentation or printing.

How to crop a PDF — step by step

  1. Upload the PDF: Drag and drop your PDF into the crop tool; the first page opens in the preview.
  2. Set the crop box: Drag the box to move it, and resize from the corners or edges to select the area you want to keep.
  3. Choose scope and download: Pick 'All pages' or 'This page only' and click 'Crop & Download' to get the result.

Crop PDF — Drag and resize the box, crop and download — on your device, free.

Does cropping delete content?

No. Cropping is a standard PDF operation that narrows the page's visible area (CropBox); the remaining area displays and prints cleanly. It runs entirely in your browser, and your file is not sent to a server.

To crop different areas on different pages, use 'This page only' and apply it page by page. If you need to rotate pages first, use the 'Rotate PDF' tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I crop a PDF?

Upload your PDF, drag and resize the crop box from the corners to select the area you want, and click 'Crop & Download'. It happens on your device.

Can I trim the margins?

Yes. Narrow the box inward to cut the wide white borders on scanned documents.

Is the crop applied to all pages?

Either way. Use 'All pages' or 'This page only' to apply it to the scope you want.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. Cropping runs entirely in your browser (on your device); your file is never sent to the internet and stays 100% private.

Is cropping a PDF free?

Yes. Cropping is free and needs no signup or installation; it runs directly in the browser.