Crop PDF Online
Crop PDF pages online by selecting the area you want to keep. Crop an individual page or apply the same crop to every page, then download your PDF.
Choose a PDF file
Select a PDF from your device to start cropping.
How to Crop a PDF Online
Use the SmartTools PDF cropper to select the part of a PDF page you want to keep. You can crop one page or apply the same selection to all pages. Follow these simple steps:
- 1. Select your PDF file: Choose a PDF document from your computer, tablet or mobile device.
- 2. Preview the document: Wait for the PDF preview to load. Use the Previous and Next buttons to navigate between pages.
- 3. Select the area to keep: Click and drag over the PDF preview to mark the area you want to retain.
- 4. Crop and download: Choose Crop Current Page or Crop All Pages. Your cropped PDF will be downloaded to your device.
Why Use SmartTools Crop PDF?
Simple Area Selection
Select the exact visible area you want to keep by dragging directly over the PDF preview.
Crop One or All Pages
Crop the current page individually or apply the same relative selection to every page in your document.
Free Online Tool
Use the PDF cropper without installing desktop software or creating an account.
Preview Before Cropping
View your PDF pages and select the required area before creating the cropped document.
No Software Installation
Open SmartTools in a modern web browser and work with your PDF directly on your device.
Download Your Result
Download the cropped PDF document after the operation completes successfully.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cropping PDFs
1. How can I crop a PDF online for free?
Select your PDF file, wait for the preview, and drag over the area you want to keep. Click Crop Current Page or Crop All Pages to download the cropped document.
2. Can I crop only one page of a PDF?
Yes. Navigate to the required page using the Previous and Next buttons, select the area you want to keep, and click Crop Current Page. Other pages will retain their existing page boundaries.
3. Can I apply the same crop to every PDF page?
Yes. Select the desired area in the preview and choose Crop All Pages. The same relative crop selection is applied to every page in the PDF.
4. Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
This crop tool processes the selected PDF in your browser. The file is read locally for preview and cropping rather than being sent to a SmartTools file-processing server.
5. Does cropping permanently delete the content outside the selected area?
No. This tool changes the PDF CropBox, which controls the visible page area. Content outside the visible crop may remain in the PDF file. Do not use this feature to hide confidential information or as a secure redaction method.
6. Can I crop a PDF on my mobile phone?
Yes. You can open SmartTools in a modern mobile browser, select a PDF from your device, mark the area to keep and download the cropped document. The experience may vary depending on your device and browser.
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Important Note
Cropping changes the visible page area (PDF CropBox). It does not permanently remove hidden content outside the cropped area. Do not use this feature as a secure redaction tool.