Crop PDF Tool
King Docs crops PDF pages to the area you want to keep, trimming wide margins, blank space and unwanted edges, right in your browser with no software to install. It's free to start, with paid plans for more.
- Free to start
- No software to install
- Works in your browser
Drop your PDF here
or choose a file from your device
Online tool coming soon
Why crop a PDF?
Extra margins and clutter get in the way. Here's what changes when you trim your pages.
Cleaner, more focused pages
Cropping removes what is around the content, so readers see what matters.
- Trim margins. Cut away wide white borders around text and images.
- Focus the content. Keep just a chart, table or section of a page.
- Easier to read. Cropped pages fit screens better, especially on phones.
What does cropping a PDF do?
Cropping a PDF sets a new visible area for each page and hides everything outside it. The content you keep stays where it was, so your document looks tidier without being rebuilt.
What you can do with Crop PDF
Practical ways to use your cropped pages.
1. Remove wide margins and blank space
Make scanned or exported pages look tidy.
- Trim white borders from scans
- Remove blank strips from exported pages
- Make pages easier to read on screen
2. Focus on one part of a page
Keep just the chart, table or diagram you need.
- Pull out a single figure for a report
- Share one table instead of a full page
- Save the cropped page as an image
3. Prepare pages for print or slides
Crop to a size that fits where the page is going.
- Fit pages to slides and handouts
- Tidy pages that were scanned unevenly
- Get documents ready for printing
4. Tidy up a whole document
Combine cropping with other PDF tools to finish the job.
- Remove whole pages you don't need
- Join cropped files into one
- Make the final file smaller
Why King Docs
One place for every document.
Works in your browser
Use King Docs from any device with a web browser. There's nothing to download or install.
Every document tool in one place
Convert, compress, merge, split, sign and transcribe PDFs, images, audio and video without switching sites.
Free to start, with paid plans
Try the tools for free, then choose a paid plan when you need more.
Crop PDF FAQs
How do I crop a PDF?
Add your PDF to the King Docs Crop PDF tool, choose the area you want to keep, then download your cropped PDF. The online tool on this page is coming soon.
Is Crop PDF free?
King Docs is free to start, with paid plans for more.
Do I need to install any software?
No. King Docs runs in your web browser, so there is nothing to download or install.
Does cropping remove pages?
No. Cropping trims the visible area of each page. To remove whole pages, use Split PDF.
Will cropping change how my content looks?
No. Cropping changes which part of the page is visible, not how the content is drawn, so the area you keep looks the same as before.
Related tools
More ways to work with PDFs.
Ready to crop your PDF?
Trim your PDF pages in a few clicks, then explore the rest of the King Docs toolkit.