How to crop pdf
- Choose a PDF.
- Enter crop margins and optional page ranges.
- Apply the crop box and download the new PDF.
What this tool does
Trim scan borders, excess whitespace or printer margins without rasterizing the document.
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Crop PDF
Crop PDF page margins using precise millimeter values.
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Frequently asked questions
Does cropping delete hidden content permanently?
This tool adjusts the PDF crop box. Content outside the crop area may still exist in the file. Do not use it as a redaction tool.
Can I crop only selected pages?
Yes. Enter specific page numbers/ranges or leave blank for every page.
What units are used?
Crop values are entered in millimeters.
Crop PDF: fast browser-based PDF work
Crop PDF lets you crop PDF page margins using precise millimeter values. Open the tool in a modern browser, choose your file, apply the available settings and download the result. No account is required.
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When to use Crop PDF
- Prepare forms and client-ready documents
- Add or adjust visible document elements
- Finish PDFs before sharing, printing or archiving
Processing note: Supported core operations are designed to process the selected file in the active browser session.
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