Private image cropper
Crop images precisely, without uploading them.
Rotate or flip the image, move and resize the crop area, choose a common aspect ratio, preview the result, and download a real image file.
Selection, decoding, preview, cropping, encoding, and download all happen in this browser. MetaRinse does not send the image, filename, preview, or result to a server.
Private image cropper
Crop an image
Choose one image to start a private, on-device crop session.
JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, or HEIF · Up to 25 MB
How local cropping works
The browser decodes the selected image, applies rotation and flips, draws only the chosen pixels to a local canvas, and encodes a new file. HEIC and HEIF input is saved as JPEG.
Choose
Select one JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, or HEIF image that you own or are authorized to edit.
Adjust
Rotate or flip the pixels, then refine the crop with its handles, aspect controls, zoom, or keyboard commands.
Create
Generate and verify the output dimensions locally, then download the cropped image.
What to expect
- JPEG and WebP outputs are re-encoded and may differ in file size or subtle pixel values.
- PNG transparency is preserved; JPEG output uses a white background if transparency is present.
- Animated PNG and WebP files are not supported because cropping would remove animation.
- HEIC and HEIF output is JPEG. Auxiliary images, depth maps, and Live Photo video are not copied.
- Browser decoding and color-profile handling can change how some files appear.
Only process images you own or are authorized to edit. Cropping does not change copyright ownership.
Check the cropped file before sharing
Cropping changes the visible composition, but a safe result still depends on what remains in the frame and how the new file is shared.
- Inspect all four edges, reflections, screens, documents, and background details that remain inside the crop.
- Open the downloaded file at full size and confirm its dimensions, orientation, transparency, and visible composition.
- Review the filename, readable metadata, link access, and sharing permissions separately. Cropping does not change cloud or account privacy settings.
- Keep the unmodified original in a separate private location if you may need it later.
Common crop questions
Does cropping remove metadata?
MetaRinse creates a new image and inspects it again. Download is offered only when no readable private or descriptive metadata is found within the supported fields. This does not prove that every possible trace is absent.
Can someone restore the cropped-out area?
The downloaded image contains the selected rectangle rather than an editable crop instruction. Your original file is not changed or deleted, so protect that original separately.
Will the output be pixel-for-pixel identical?
No. JPEG and WebP are re-encoded, and browser decoding or color handling can alter subtle pixel values. Compare important images visually and keep the original.