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Crop PDF — Trim Margins and Select Only What You Need

Upload your PDF, draw a crop area on each page, and download a clean trimmed document. Crop individual pages or apply to all at once — no software needed.

Free Forever No Account Needed 100% In-Browser Per-Page Control

Drop your PDF here to crop it

or click the button to browse from your device

PDF files only  ·  Draw crop area after upload

File stays on your device — never sent to servers Done in seconds Crop per-page or all at once

How to Crop a PDF — 3 Simple Steps

1

Upload Your PDF

Drag & drop your PDF into the upload area or click “Select PDF” to browse. Any standard PDF is supported.

2

Draw Your Crop Area

Click and drag on the preview to select the area you want to keep. Use “Apply to all pages” or crop each page individually.

3

Crop & Download

Click "Crop PDF" to process your selections. Download the cropped PDF instantly. All processing happens in your browser for privacy.

Why Use PDFlyst to Crop PDFs?

Precise Area Selection

Click and drag directly on the PDF preview to define the exact crop region. No guessing — what you see is what you get.

Per-Page or Apply to All

Crop each page differently or tick “Apply to all pages” to use the same crop region across the entire document in one click.

Quality Preserved

Our cropping tool operates on the PDF’s page box — the original resolution and sharpness are fully preserved in the output.

100% Private

All processing happens inside your browser. Your PDF never leaves your device — we never see or touch your files.

Always Free

No subscription, no hidden costs, no watermarks. PDFlyst’s Crop PDF tool is completely free for everyone.

Works on Any Device

Desktop, tablet, or mobile — access the cropper in any modern browser with no installs or plugins required.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I select the crop area?

After uploading your PDF, a preview of the first page will appear. Click and drag your mouse (or finger on mobile) over the area you want to keep. A selection box will appear — adjust it as needed before clicking “Crop PDF.”

Is the Crop PDF tool free?

Yes, completely free. No account, no subscription, no watermarks on the output. Crop as many PDFs as you need — always free.

Is my PDF safe? Is it uploaded to your servers?

Your PDF never leaves your device. All cropping is done locally in your browser using JavaScript — we have zero access to your files at any point.

Can I crop different areas on different pages?

Yes — navigate between pages using the Previous / Next buttons and draw a different crop selection for each page. Alternatively, tick “Apply crop to all pages” to use the same region across the whole document.

Will cropping reduce the PDF quality?

No. Our cropper adjusts the PDF’s media/crop box rather than re-rendering the content, so the original resolution and sharpness are fully preserved in the output file.