Crop PDF Pages
Trim every page's visible area by fixed margins on each side.PDF & DocumentsCrop PDF
Shrink every page's visible area by fixed margins. Content outside the crop box stays in the file but is not shown or printed.
About this tool
Scanner margins and slide decks with dead space can be trimmed in one pass. Enter how many points to remove on each side; the tool sets a crop box on every page and viewers print only what remains visible.
How to use the Crop PDF tool
- Choose a PDF. Select the document to crop.
- Set the margins. Enter top, right, bottom and left margins in points (72 pt is one inch). Some content must remain on each page.
- Crop and download. Click Crop PDF to apply the crop box to every page.
Supported formats
Input
- A single PDF file (.pdf)
- Margins in points (pt)
Output
- The PDF with the crop box reduced on every page
Inputs are validated before anything is processed. Invalid values and unsupported files are rejected with a clear error instead of failing silently.
Frequently asked questions
Is the cropped content deleted?
No. The crop box hides content from display and printing, but the data stays in the file. Use Delete Pages or a flattening tool to remove data irreversibly.
How big is a point?
72 points equal one inch, so 36 pt trims about 1.27 cm on each side.
Do all viewers respect the crop box?
Major viewers and printers do. The crop box is a standard part of the PDF page definition.
Can different pages get different margins?
This tool applies one margin set to the whole document.
Privacy
Everything you enter stays in this browser tab. There is no upload endpoint for tool inputs, no account, and no server-side copy of your text or files. Results are produced locally and disappear when you close the page.
No account is required and no file is ever uploaded. See the privacy policy for details about analytics and the limited data this site stores.
Known limitations
- One margin set for all pages; per-page cropping is not offered.
- Cropping hides rather than deletes content — sensitive data outside the box remains in the file.
- Encrypted or password-protected PDFs are not supported.
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