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Crop an image with Snagit

Cropping images is a fundamental task in any creative or professional project. Whether you’re refining screenshots, trimming down photos, or focusing on specific details, Snagit provides the perfect blend of simplicity and power to help you crop images like a pro.
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How to crop an image with Snagit

Cropping an image with Snagit is straightforward and efficient. Crop an image without sacrificing image quality in three simple steps:
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Step 1: Select the crop tool
Open your image in Snagit and select the crop tool from the toolbar. This will activate cropping mode, allowing you to adjust the image as needed.
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Step 2: Adjust the crop area
Click and drag the handles to highlight the part of the image you want to keep. Snagit lets you control the exact pixel size for a perfect fit. If you crop too much, don’t worry—Snagit’s editable .snagx file format lets you restore the cropped content anytime.
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Step 3: Apply the crop
Once you’re satisfied with the selection, click the Crop button to apply the crop. Your image is now trimmed down to perfection!

Benefits of using Snagit for cropping images

Snagit stands out as the best tool for cropping images because of its flexibility, precision, and innovative features.

Easily undo your crops

Cropping an image usually means losing parts of it forever—unless you’re using Snagit. With Snagit’s editable .snagx file format, you can always revert your image back to the original to restore cropped sections. This gives you peace of mind, knowing that nothing is permanently lost.
The cropped parts of an image still visible in the Snagit editor for easy reversal.

Trim away borders with just a few clicks

Snagit’s Crop tool is perfect for quickly cropping out unwanted borders or trimming away content from the edges of an image. With just a few clicks, Snagit removes these areas, leaving you with the content that matters most.
Trimmed out border on an image.

Remove distractions effortlessly

Need to remove sections from the middle of an image? Snagit’s Cut Out tool lets you remove unwanted horizontal or vertical sections with a simple click and drag. This is especially useful for focusing on content at the top and bottom of an image, without losing the flow of information.
Cut out the middle of an image with the Cut Out Tool.

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