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Preview a PDF, enter top, right, bottom and left margins in points, and apply crop boxes to one page, a range or all pages while preserving vector and searchable content.
Simple workflow
How to use Crop PDF
- 1Choose a PDF and inspect the local crop preview.
- 2Enter margins and choose current page, a range or all pages.
- 3Apply crop boxes and download the resulting PDF.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Does cropping rasterize the PDF?
No. The tool changes page crop boxes, preserving vectors, text, fonts and links where the source PDF supports them.
Does cropping securely delete hidden content?
No. A crop box can hide content without removing underlying PDF objects. Do not use it as redaction for sensitive material.
Are PDFs uploaded?
No. Preview and crop-box editing happen locally.
Practical guide
Change page visibility without rasterizing
Crop PDF adjusts the existing CropBox for chosen pages. The visible page area changes while vectors, searchable text, fonts and links remain PDF content instead of becoming a flat image.
A crop box can conceal objects without deleting them from the file. This tool is for layout and margins, never secure redaction or removal of sensitive information.
Worked example
Trim scan margins
- Start with
- scan.pdf has 18-point white margins.
- Choose
- Enter 18 for all four sides and apply to all pages.
- You get
- The output pages display a smaller crop box while the underlying PDF remains structured.
Tips for a useful result
- 72 points equal one inch.
- Preview is approximate; output uses exact point values.
- Use a proper redaction workflow for secrets.
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