Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

No. All cropping runs entirely in your browser using pdf-lib. Your file never leaves your device.

What unit are the crop values in?

You can enter values in points (pt, the native PDF unit) or inches (in). One inch equals 72 points. Toggle the unit with the dropdown next to the inputs.

Does cropping delete the hidden content?

PDF cropping adjusts the media and crop box, which hides the trimmed area from viewers. The underlying content is still in the file structure. Use this tool to visually trim borders and whitespace.

Can I crop each page differently?

The current tool applies the same margins to all pages. For per-page control, apply the crop, re-upload, and adjust again.

What if my margin values are too large?

The tool validates that the resulting crop box is at least 10 x 10 points. If the values would produce a degenerate box, an error is shown and the download is blocked.

PDF Crop Tool

Name: PDF Crop Tool
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Upload a PDF, set crop margins (top, bottom, left, right) in points or inches, preview the crop box, then download the trimmed file.

Crop Settings

Click or drag a PDF here

One PDF at a time

Crop Margins

Top

Bottom

Left

Right

Quick Presets

First Page Preview — red box shows crop result

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Summary

Upload a PDF, set crop margins (top, bottom, left, right) in points or inches, preview the crop box, then download the trimmed file.

How it works

Click or drag a PDF file into the upload zone.
Set the crop margins for top, bottom, left, and right in the controls panel.
Toggle the unit between points (pt) and inches (in) as preferred.
Click "Preview" to see the crop box overlaid on the first page thumbnail.
Click "Apply & Download" to save the cropped PDF to your device.

Use cases

Removing excessive whitespace added by scanners or printers.
Trimming publisher crop marks or printer bleed areas from PDF documents.
Reducing the visible page area to focus on the main content.
Preparing PDFs for e-readers by removing wide margins.
Batch-applying uniform margins to all pages in a multi-page document.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-25 · Reviewed by Nham Vu