The Photoshop Crop Tool Explained

Learn how to use the crop tool effectively in Photoshop.

Watch the video for a step-by-step breakdown in Photoshop ⬆️

What is Cropping?

Cropping is the process of narrowing down your image to the right proportions.

Besides the fact that it can enhance your composition, it’s particularly helpful if you plan on posting your images to social media sites where there’s size restrictions, or printing your image to fit frame sizes.

Practical Uses of Cropping

• Cutting your image down to the right width and height

• Straightening and/or rotating your photo

• Adding a border to your image

How to Crop in Photoshop

Watch the video tutorial above for a step-by-step breakdown in Photoshop.