Processed on your device
Files are not uploaded to CookPDF servers
The main operation runs in the browser on your device.
Session can be restored
The browser can save a cache and local draft to continue your latest work.
Check before using
Review the resulting file, especially for documents that need to be signed, printed, or sent officially.
How to crop a PDF
Follow three steps and check the result before downloading.
Choose PDF
Open a document with extra margins or page areas to trim.
Set the crop frame
Drag the edges to define the page area you want to keep.
Apply and review
Choose the page range, review, then download the result.
Highlights
Useful capabilities for the right task on PDF documents.
Visual crop frame
Adjust the kept area right on the preview.
Apply by page
Crop one page or multiple pages depending on the document structure.
Great for scanned documents
Remove white margins and empty space around scanned content.
Processed locally
Files are processed in the browser on your device.
Use cases
Common situations well suited to this tool.
Remove scan margins
Trim large white space around scanned documents.
Prepare content for presentations
Keep the chart, table or image area you need to use.
Unify page frames
Adjust pages with uneven content area sizes.
Ready to crop your PDF?
Choose your PDF files to get started and check the result right in your browser.
Crop PDF pages online to the area you want to keep
Adjust the page frame to remove extra margins or keep only the content area you need, with the option to apply to selected pages.
When is this tool useful?
- Remove scan margins: Trim large white space around scanned documents.
- Prepare content for presentations: Keep the chart, table or image area you need to use.
- Unify page frames: Adjust pages with uneven content area sizes.
Recommended workflow
Open the file, set up the task on the preview, review each affected page, and only then download. Keep the original so you can compare or start over when needed.
Limitations to know
Cropping mainly changes the visible area of the page. Content outside the frame may still exist in the PDF structure, so do not use this action to hide or delete sensitive data.
Data and sessions
The main operation is performed on your device and files are not uploaded to CookPDF servers. Your browser may store a cache or a local draft to restore your session; you can clear the session in the interface or clear website data in your browser settings.
Frequently asked questions
Answers about capabilities, limits, and how files are handled.
Does cropping permanently delete content outside the frame?
Can I apply the same frame to multiple pages?
Does cropping reduce file size?
Where are files processed?
Ready to crop your PDF?
Choose your PDF files to get started and check the result right in your browser.