Sometimes, no matter how good of a photographer you are, photos simply need to be cropped. Maybe you want to get rid of a busy background, cut something (or someone<\/em>) out of an image, emphasize something, or just fine-tune the composition. The <\/span>crop tool<\/span> is one of the most basic yet fundamental <\/span>editing<\/span> tools available<\/span>. Cropping<\/span> is especially useful for bloggers, influencers, and other professional content creators. Audiences engage more with clean, compelling images that communicate a vision, a message, and positively reinforce a brand. <\/span><\/p>\n
With PicsArt, you can <\/span>crop images<\/span> in many different ways. Follow the instructions below to learn how to use the PicsArt C<\/span>rop tool<\/span> on your <\/span>phone or mobile device<\/span><\/a>, or to crop an image online via <\/span>desktop or laptop.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
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Upload a JPG to the PicsArt app<\/a>. You can also choose an image from the <\/span>#FreeToEdit <\/span><\/a>library. That way you can experiment with different images, before diving into your own creation.<\/span><\/p>\n
Scroll through the editor panel at the bottom of your screen and tap on Tools. Now choose the <\/span>Crop tool<\/span>. You will notice a grid appear over your photo, with adjusters allowing you to select the <\/span>crop area<\/span>. You do not need to click away from the Free C<\/span>rop tool<\/span> at the bottom of your screen. At this point, you can decide whether you\u2019d like to trim your photo a little or a lot, to customize your image.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Click Apply at the top right of your screen to make sure changes are made. Now you\u2019re ready to save the file to your device or share your work with the PicsArt community.<\/span><\/p>\n
What if you want to keep your entire photo as is, but simply want to change its size<\/a>? PicsArt allows you to set a custom crop ratio to maintain your photo\u2019s <\/span>aspect ratio (i.e. <\/span>the relationship between the width and height of your image). This means your photo will look exactly the same, but it will be custom sized. Editing with the <\/span>aspect ratio<\/span> in mind can be the difference between a great photo and a bad one. If you want to <\/span>resize<\/span> your photo to a preset <\/span>aspect ratio<\/span>, PicsArt makes it easy to keep your constraints clear and proportional. To set a custom crop ratio, tap on the preset dimensions at the top of your screen. Adjust the width and height of your custom crop ratio and adjust to get to your ideal dimensions. Select OK to apply your changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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Want to create the most precise crop, or, on the flip side, go wild with your <\/span>cropped image<\/span>? The Free C<\/span>rop tool<\/span> lets you freehand select your <\/span>crop,<\/span> by not limiting where or how you snip your photo. The Free C<\/span>rop tool<\/span> lets you select a specific area of the photo you would like to crop out, like a person\u2019s entire body or their face, hair, or head. You can even select the subject of your photo and crop out the background.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
The Brush option allows you to sweep over the photo to freely choose the areas you would like to retain or isolate from the photo. You can choose the size of your brush to sweep over the photo to select the crop area. Select the Erase option to delete unwanted areas of your photo. You can also choose the size of your brush with this option to select the crop area. This effect will create a negative space in your photo. Use the Lasso tool to draw a freeform segment on your photo and isolate the selected area by snipping it out of the photo.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nOnce you know about the Shape <\/span>Crop tool, it will quickly<\/span> become one of your favorite <\/span>photo editing<\/span> tricks. Ditch the standard square or rectangular crop and go for a fun shape that will add a custom, playful look to collages, or to create printable sticker designs<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Upload your image to the PicsArt app<\/a> using your usual editing process.<\/span><\/p>\n
Scroll through the editor panel at the bottom of your screen and tap on Tools. Find and tap on the Shape <\/span>Crop tool<\/span>. You will notice a wide selection of different shapes to give your photo a funky flair. From a traditional square, triangle, or circle<\/a>, to more stylized shapes like badges, lightning bolts, and even ice cream cones, the options are endless. Tap on the shape you would like to crop your photo into. You can move the shape around to your desired <\/span>crop area<\/span> and even expand its borders to give you a bigger area to work with.<\/span><\/p>\n
Now that you\u2019ve cropped your photo into a cool shape, you can adjust the width of its border, completely eliminate the border, or customize the color of the outline. Choose from the wide variety of preset colors or create a custom color using the eyedropper tool to find a complementary color from your image or the color wheel to choose a unique hue.<\/span><\/p>\n
Select the checkmark at the top right of your screen and proceed to save and post your latest creation.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Crop and trim your videos to remove unnecessary or unwanted portions. Give your videos a professional look with the PicsArt Video <\/span>Crop tool<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Upload your video file to PicsArt using your usual editing process.<\/span><\/p>\n
Select the Free Crop option, choose the desired <\/span>aspect ratio<\/span>, or pick one of the presets for recommended dimensions for <\/span>social media<\/span> sharing at the bottom of your screen. At the top of your screen, you will notice two other editing options that allow you to switch the orientation of your video file from vertical to horizontal and rotate for a different view.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Tap on Apply at the top right of your screen to save and post your cropped video.<\/span><\/p>\n
Think you have to stick to your phone or mobile device to crop your photos? The online Picsart P<\/a><\/span>hoto <\/span>Crop tool<\/span><\/a> offers the same features you would find on a smaller device right on your laptop or desktop.<\/span><\/p>\n
Download the PicsArt app<\/span><\/a> to access thousands of <\/span>photo editing<\/span> tools, just like the <\/span>Crop tool,<\/span> and connect with millions of fellow content creators to share your unique artworks.<\/span><\/p>\n
PicsArt all-in-one Photo and Video Editor, Collage, and Sticker Maker is the world\u2019s largest creative platform with over 150 million monthly active creators and influencers. PicsArt has collaborated with major artists and brands like The Jonas Brothers, Gwen Stefani, Maroon 5, Lizzo, Meghan Trainor, One Direction, MONSTA X, Warner Bros. Entertainment, iHeartMedia, Cond\u00e9 Nast, and more. <\/i><\/b>Download the app<\/i><\/b><\/a> today to level-up your photos and videos with thousands of quick & easy editing tools, trendy filters, fun stickers, and brilliant backgrounds. Unleash your creativity with PicsArt and <\/i><\/b>upgrade to Gold<\/i><\/b><\/a> for awesome premium perks.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"