Crop PDF Online

Trim margins, remove white space, resize pages. In your browser.

Crop PDF pages for free without uploading to any server. HonestPDF's browser-based PDF cropper lets you trim margins, remove unwanted edges, and resize pages with a visual drag-to-select interface. Apply your crop to a single page, a range, or the entire document. All processing happens on your device: your files stay completely private. No account, no subscription, no watermarks.

Drag & drop your PDF here: or browse to choose a file

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①Select file→②Crop→③Download

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Stays on Device

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Key Benefits:

✓Visual Crop Selection - Drag the crop rectangle directly on a live PDF preview
✓Auto-Trim White Margins - One-click detection and removal of white borders
✓Per-Page or Batch - Crop a single page, a range, or all pages with one click
✓No File Uploads - Sensitive contracts and scans never leave your device

Privacy First:

HonestPDF crops your PDFs entirely within your browser using pdf-lib. No files are ever uploaded to any server. Your scanned contracts, receipts, and confidential documents remain completely private.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does cropping reduce PDF quality?

No. Cropping changes only the visible page boundary (the CropBox), not the underlying content. Text, images, and vector graphics keep their original resolution and quality.

Can I crop all pages at once or only one?

Both. Choose 'Apply to current page only', 'Apply to page range', or 'Apply to all pages' before saving. The default applies the same crop to every page.

Will cropped content be permanently deleted from the file?

No, cropping hides content rather than removing it. To permanently delete content outside the crop area, use the Redact tool for sensitive data.

What's the maximum file size I can crop?

There is no fixed limit. HonestPDF processes files in your browser, so the practical limit is your device's available memory. Files up to 500 MB work smoothly on most modern devices.

Can I auto-detect and remove white margins?

Yes. Click 'Auto-trim white margins' and HonestPDF scans each page's pixels to detect the content boundary and suggests an optimal crop. You can fine-tune the suggested area before applying.

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After cropping, compress the PDF to reduce file size, or use Organize PDF to further manage your pages before sharing.