Crop PDF

Client

Trim margins on selected PDF pages, then download a new file—no server upload.

About Crop PDF

Trim PDF page margins by edge—pick a page range and download locally in your browser. The interactive transform on this page runs in your browser tab—Toolcore does not need your paste for the core operation described above.

How to use this page

Paste or type in the main workspace, run the primary action from the toolbar, then copy or download the result. Use Load example when the page offers it, or URL prefill (?q= / ?qb=) so agents and tickets open the same input.

One file, up to 25 MB and 200 pages.

Nearby workflows on Toolcore

  • Rotate PDF — Rotate PDF pages by 90°, 180°, or 270° for a page range—processing stays in your browser. after you download or inspect a PDF on this page.
  • Split PDF — Extract a page range or download one PDF per page—processing stays in your browser. after you download or inspect a PDF on this page.
  • PDF info — Inspect page count, metadata, and encryption status—processing stays in your browser. after you download or inspect a PDF on this page.
  • Image crop — Crop a region by pixel coordinates and export PNG, JPEG, or WebP—local canvas only. after you download or inspect a PDF on this page.

Common use cases

  • Remove scanner bed borders from a page range before merging documents.
  • Tighten slide decks exported to PDF before printing handouts.
  • Uniform margin trim on appendix pages only.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Margins larger than the page

    Each edge trim must leave a readable area—start with 36 pt (½ inch) and adjust.

  • Expecting visual preview

    This tool applies crop boxes and downloads—open the result to verify layout.

FAQ

Is my PDF uploaded?

No. Cropping runs entirely in your browser.

What unit are margins?

PDF points—72 points equal one inch.

Does crop change page size in all viewers?

Most viewers respect the crop box for display and print; complex layouts may still need manual review.

More tools

Related utilities you can open in another tab—mostly client-side.