Crop PDF

Trim and adjust dimensions

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Maximum recommended file size: 100MB

Files stay private and are processed locally in your browser. Never uploaded to any server.

Pick a preset or drag the crop frame on the page, then export just the pages you need.

Overview & Quick Answer

What is Crop PDF?

Crop PDF margins and trim page dimensions online for free. Adjust visible page areas and remove unwanted white borders with complete privacy.

Cropping PDF pages is crucial for removing wide scanner margins, cutting out unwanted printer trim marks, or optimizing documents for reading on tablets and e-readers. iLuvePDF recalculates the document's `/CropBox`, `/MediaBox`, and `/TrimBox` parameters directly in memory, delivering precise dimensional adjustments without uploading files to remote servers.

How to Crop a PDF

Follow these straightforward steps to complete your task in seconds:

1
Upload your file: Drag and drop the PDF you want to crop into the workspace.
2
Define the crop area: Drag the handles on the preview to adjust the crop box, or use the margin controls for precise measurements.
3
Choose pages to crop: Select whether to apply the crop area to the current page, a specific range, or the entire document.
4
Crop and download: Click "Crop PDF" to trim the pages and download your updated file.

Key Features of Crop PDF

Engineered for speed, precision, and complete data privacy.

Interactive Visual Bounding Box

Drag resize handles directly on the page canvas to frame the exact content you want to keep.

Batch Page Application

Apply uniform margin trimming across all pages or customize crop boxes page-by-page.

Standard Box Alignment

Accurately sets PDF MediaBox and CropBox standards for professional printing and mobile reading.

Private In-Browser Execution

Trims documents locally on your device with zero cloud upload risk.

Privacy & Compliance Architecture

Local-first sandbox processing model

100% Client-Side Privacy

Unlike cloud-based tools that transmit your files across the internet to remote servers, iLuvePDF processes all documents directly inside your browser memory using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your device.

GDPR & HIPAA Compatibility

Because zero document data is uploaded, stored, or indexed on external servers, using iLuvePDF automatically meets strict confidentiality and compliance standards for legal, medical, and financial records.

Processing Engine:Client-side WebAssembly & Canvas (PDF-Lib)
Supported Inputs:PDF (.pdf)
Output Format:PDF (.pdf)
File Limits:Unlimited (constrained only by available device memory)

FAQ

Direct answers to common questions about crop pdf.

Does cropping reduce the file size?

Cropping primarily changes the visible page dimensions. While it removes the content outside the crop box from view, it might not significantly reduce the overall file size depending on the PDF structure.

Can I crop all pages at once?

Yes, you can set a single crop area and choose to apply it to all pages in the document simultaneously.

In-Depth Guide & Tutorial

How to Crop PDF Margins & Resize Pages Securely Online

Discover how to trim excess white margins, adjust bounding boxes, and resize PDF pages perfectly using a precise, local-first browser tool.

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