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Crop PDF

Trim the margins of your PDF pages.

or drop files here

Files never leave your device

  • ✓ No account
  • ✓ No file sharing
  • ✓ 100% confidential

Remove large white margins, scanner borders or unwanted areas from your PDF pages. Set the margins to cut and see the result on the preview before downloading.

How to crop a PDF

  1. Select your file

    Click the button or drag and drop your file into the box.

  2. Choose your options

    Adjust the settings if needed — the defaults work for most files.

  3. Download the result

    Your new file is created instantly in your browser. Click Download.

Frequently asked questions

Is the cropped part deleted?

The cropped area is hidden by every PDF viewer. For sensitive information that must be truly removed, use Redact PDF instead.

Are my files safe?

Yes. With Helpdf, your files stay on your device. They are never sent to our servers, nobody else can see them and nothing is stored.

Is Helpdf free?

Yes, every tool is completely free with no sign-up and no watermark. The site is funded by advertising.

Does it work on phone?

Yes. Helpdf works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Linux. Very large files may be slower on older phones.

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