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Crop a scanned PDF

Cut off the scanner border, without uploading the file.

Files never leave your device · No upload · Free
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Scans often come with a dark border or extra space around the page from the scanner bed. Cropping cleans that up. This tool trims a scan in your browser, so the document is never uploaded.

How to crop a scanned PDF

  1. 1

    Add your scan

    Drop in the scanned PDF with unwanted edges.

  2. 2

    Set the crop

    Trim away the border and any extra space.

  3. 3

    Apply and download

    Save the cleaned-up scan, built locally.

Why crop scans on your device

Scans are often IDs or records. Cropping them in the browser keeps those documents off any server while you tidy the edges.

Frequently asked questions

Can I remove a black scanner border?+

Yes, set the crop to cut past the border so only the page remains.

Is my scan uploaded?+

No. Cropping runs in your browser and the file never leaves your device.

Should I compress afterwards?+

If the scan is large, use Compress PDF after cropping to reduce the size.

Is it free?+

Yes, with no sign-up.

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