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Trim your PDF's margins by adjusting the crop percentage on each side, right in your browser. Useful for removing scan borders or adjusting the content framing before printing.

  • Free, no registration required
  • Works directly in your browser — nothing to install
  • Files automatically deleted after 1 hour
  • Secure connection (HTTPS) from start to finish

Crop PDF: remove unwanted margins and borders

Scans often come with black borders, scanner shadows or huge margins that waste paper and make reading on small screens harder. Cropping the PDF lets you trim a percentage from each side of the page to frame the content better.

You set the top, bottom, left and right margins separately, as percentages, and the crop is applied to the whole document.

Specifications

Accepted files
PDF
Result
PDF with the margins cropped
Multiple files
Yes, in batches (result in a ZIP when there is more than one)
Maximum size
60 MB per file on the free plan; 100 MB on Premium
Processing
On ConverteJá servers, over an encrypted connection (HTTPS)
Privacy
Uploaded and generated files are deleted automatically after 1 hour
Free plan
10 conversions per day, no sign-up and no watermark
Compatibility
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS, in any modern browser

How to use it, step by step

  1. Upload the PDF

    Upload the PDF you want to crop.

  2. Set the margins

    Set the crop percentage for each side: top, bottom, left and right.

  3. Process the crop

    Click to process the crop.

  4. Download and check

    Download the PDF with the adjusted margins and check the result.

When to use this tool

  • Removing dark borders and shadows from scanned documents.
  • Making better use of a phone screen when reading articles with wide margins.
  • Preparing pages for printing without excessive white space.
  • Focusing on a specific area, such as a table or a chart.

Tips for a good result

  • Start with small values, between 2% and 5%, and increase gradually. Cropping too much can cut off text near the edges.
  • The same crop applies to every page; if the document has very irregular margins, choose a conservative value.
  • After cropping, use Compress PDF if you also want to reduce the file size.

Frequently asked questions

Does cropping delete the trimmed content?

It adjusts the visible area of each page. Use moderate values and check the result, especially if the document has text close to the edges.

Can I crop each page differently?

The adjustment is a single setting that applies to every page of the document.

Can I use it to crop images?

For images, use the Crop Image tool, which lets you select the area visually with the mouse.

What are the limits of the free plan?

The free plan allows 10 conversions per day, with files up to 60 MB and no sign-up required. The Premium plan removes the daily limit and the ads.

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