Scanner border cleanup
Remove gray scanner borders and excess whitespace from document scans.
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Crop PDF
Trim PDF page margins and export a cropped copy.
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Live previewChoose pages
Click page numbers or type a range in the options panel.
How to use
- 1
Choose a PDF file.
- 2
Set margins to crop from each side.
- 3
Download the cropped PDF.
Quick answer
Crop PDF trims excess margins from PDF pages by setting top, right, bottom, and left crop values. It is best for cleaning up scanned whitespace, tightening printable areas, and improving readability on phone scans.
Key features
- Crops all pages or selected page ranges with independent margin controls.
- Sets top, right, bottom, and left trim values in consistent units.
- Creates a new PDF without modifying the original file on your device.
- Runs locally in the browser for supported PDFs.
- Useful for scanned documents with large blank borders or misaligned page boxes.
- Adjusts visible page area only; it is not a secure redaction tool.
About this tool
Scanned PDFs often include wide blank margins, shadow borders, or extra whitespace that makes pages harder to read on screen and wastes toner when printed. Crop PDF lets you trim those edges by defining how much to remove from each side, then exports a tighter document. You can apply the same crop to every page or limit changes to selected ranges when only part of a file needs adjustment. Because cropping runs in your browser, personal scans and business records stay local. Important distinction: cropping changes what is visible in the page box, but it does not securely delete hidden content underneath. Do not use crop for redacting sensitive information; use a proper redaction workflow instead. Test the result before printing or archiving, especially when page numbers or footers sit near the edge.
Common scenarios
Print area tightening
Crop wide margins so more content fits cleanly on printed pages.
Phone photo PDFs
Trim empty space around photos converted to PDF for cleaner sharing.
Presentation exports
Tighten slide or report PDFs before embedding them in another document.
FAQ
Does cropping delete hidden content permanently?
No. This browser version adjusts the visible crop area. It should not be used for secure redaction.
Can I crop only some pages?
Yes. Enter page ranges to apply crop settings only to selected pages.
Will the original PDF be changed?
No. Cropping creates a new PDF download and leaves the original unchanged.
Can I set different crops per side?
Yes. Top, right, bottom, and left margins can be adjusted independently.
Are files uploaded?
No. PDF cropping is designed to run locally in your browser.
Will text near the edge be cut off?
It can be if the crop values are too aggressive. Preview carefully before downloading.
Does it work on encrypted PDFs?
Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked before cropping.