How to use this tool
- Drop in a PDF.
- Drag the selection box to set the crop area on the first page.
- Click "Crop PDF" — the same crop is applied to every page and the result downloads.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the crop apply to every page the same way?
- Yes — the same crop area (as a proportion of the page) is applied to every page in the document.
- Is my PDF uploaded anywhere?
- No — cropping happens entirely in your browser. The file never leaves your device.
- Does cropping delete the trimmed content permanently?
- It sets the page's visible area (CropBox) — most viewers and printers only show what's inside it. The trimmed content isn't re-encoded out of the file, so treat this as a visual crop rather than permanent removal if that distinction matters for your use case.
How GetByteRush compares
Most free tools for this online work the same way: you upload your file to their server, wait, then download the result — which means your file (and often your email, for a "free" account) sits on someone else's infrastructure. Here's the actual difference:
| Feature | GetByteRush | Typical online tools |
|---|---|---|
| PDF ever leaves your device | No — cropped in this tab | Yes, uploaded to process |
| Account required | Never | Often, past a certain usage level |
("Typical online tools" reflects publicly documented behavior of common free file-processing sites as of 2026 — always check a specific competitor's own privacy policy and pricing page, since these details change.)