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Crop PDF

Drag and drop a PDF, then crop it to change the PDF page size.

Crop PDF

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How to crop a PDF

Learn how to crop PDF pages online with Adobe Acrobat in just a few simple steps:

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  1. Click "Select a file" or drag and drop your PDF.
  2. Choose the PDF file you want to crop.
  3. Sign in with your Adobe account to start.
  4. Acrobat will outline the first page with a cropping border. Adjust it by dragging the handles to trim the visible area.
  5. Select "Crop” to save your newly cropped PDF file.

Try our PDF cropping tool online for free

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Remove unwanted white margins from PDFs

Easily remove white margins from your PDF. Just drag and drop your file, sign in for free, and use our PDF cropper tool to trim your document quickly and precisely.

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Crop PDF pages to the right size

After signing into your Adobe account, the tool outlines the first PDF page with a cropping border. You can easily resize the crop area by dragging the border handles to get the perfect size.

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Automate cropping to other pages

If you need uniform cropping of multiple pages, Acrobat can do it quickly. You can apply a cropped area to all the pages in your PDF file or to a set of consecutive PDF pages. It’s an efficient way to batch crop PDFs online.

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Restore your original content when required

Need to undo a crop? The Acrobat PDF crop tool hides PDF content but doesn't discard it. To restore the original content at any time, simply select 'Reset'.

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Work across devices and platforms

Our PDF crop tool works seamlessly on browsers like Chrome and Edge, and across operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Crop your PDF online anytime, from any device.

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Experience the best PDF cropping tool

Adobe invented the PDF file format, so you can trust our Acrobat PDF cropper for quality, accuracy, and ease of use. Try cropping your PDF online with us today.

Questions? We have answers.

What is the easiest way to crop a PDF online?
The easiest way to crop a PDF online is to use Adobe Acrobat's browser-based crop tool. Simply drag and drop your PDF file, adjust the crop area with the border handles, and save the updated file—all without downloading any software.
How does cropping a PDF help improve readability and layout?
Using Adobe Acrobat’s crop PDF online tool or PDF cropper removes unwanted margins and irrelevant areas, helping focus on key content. It improves layout consistency, enhances readability, and ensures better alignment on both screen and print. Whether you're working with forms, certificates, or multi-page documents, cropping a PDF creates a cleaner, more professional result.
How does this tool simplify working with different types of PDFs?
A PDF cropper helps reduce clutter and highlight key content. People commonly crop PDFs to remove white margins from scanned documents, resize Aadhaar, PAN card, or passport files for Indian portals, standardise pages for eBooks or legal forms, focus on specific sections of invoices or tax statements, and adjust layouts for better printing.
How can I crop a single PDF page?
Yes. After uploading the PDF file you want to crop and signing in for free, the Acrobat Crop PDF tool automatically outlines the first page of your PDF document with a rectangular cropping border. You can alternatively choose another page from your PDF file and resize the crop area by dragging the border handles as desired. Select Crop once you’re ready to save your newly cropped PDF file.
How can I crop multiple pages in a PDF file?
Adobe Acrobat online services make it easy to crop multiple pages in a PDF for consistent page sizing. To auto-crop multiple pages in a PDF document, first designate a selected area on one page. Then select all pages as your desired page range or enter a range of consecutive pages that you want to crop. When you select Crop, Acrobat will apply the same PDF cropping process to all designated pages.
How to crop an Aadhaar card PDF and print it?
It's easy to adjust the size of an Aadhaar card to crop and print it safely for your records. Start using Acrobat online services to crop the Aadhaar card PDF online as instructed above. Once you sign in to download the newly cropped file, you can print it locally to your device.
Can I trim white space from a PDF page?
Yes. Adobe Acrobat’s online crop tool helps you trim white space or large margins from your PDF. Just upload your file, sign in, and use the crop box to select only the content you want to keep.
Does cropping a PDF reduce the file size?
No. Cropping a PDF does not reduce the file size because the file content is simply hidden but not discarded. The full PDF remains intact, and you can use the Reset option to restore the original content and layout if needed.
Will cropping a PDF online affect its quality or resolution?
No. Cropping a PDF online does not have any effect on the quality. It merely changes the page's visible area and keeps the images and text in the expected resolution. With Acrobat tools, you can rest assured that you will get high-quality PDF files.
Are there any limitations when cropping PDFs online?
Yes, Adobe Acrobat online services currently support cropping of PDF files up to 1500 pages and a maximum file size of 100MB. Ensure your document meets these limits to crop PDFs online successfully.
Can I reorganise or edit a cropped PDF file?

Yes. Adobe Acrobat Pro lets you organise cropped PDF pages when you sign up for a seven-day free trial. After cropping your PDF, you can do the Acrobat Pro trial for Mac or Windows. After cropping your PDF, you can:

  • Reorganise pages:
    - Delete unwanted pages
    - Extract selected pages
    - Insert new pages
    - Rotate or rearrange existing pages
  • Edit your PDF:
    - Use the PDF editor to modify text and images
    - Edit scanned PDFs with built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
    - Add annotations and comments
    - Insert headers, page numbers, bookmarks, or watermarks
  • Work with other formats:
    - Merge multiple PDF files into one
    - Compress PDF files to reduce size
    - Convert files to and from PDF, including:
    - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
    - Image formats like PNG and TIFF
    - HTML pages
Can I crop a PDF on my mobile device?
Yes. You can crop a PDF on your mobile device using Adobe Acrobat’s online PDF crop tool. Simply open the tool in a mobile browser like Chrome or Safari, upload your file, and adjust the crop area using touch gestures. It works seamlessly across Android and iOS, allowing you to trim PDFs anytime and anywhere, whether it's a scanned Aadhaar card, a bill, or an online form.

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