Crop PDF Online Free

Trim uniform margins from every page. Use presets or set custom margins in points.

Drag & drop a PDF file here or click to browse

PDF documents up to 100MB · 100% Private, client-side only

Crop Settings

Uniform Crop

The same margin crop is applied to every page. Content outside the crop box is hidden when viewing or printing.

About this tool

Crop PDF margins from scanned documents

Crop PDF pages to remove excess white space from scans and exports. Apply uniform margins across every page using presets or custom values in points. Preview thumbnails update so you see exactly what will be trimmed before exporting.

This crop PDF online free tool processes files locally — no cloud upload required. Clean up scanned batches, tighten presentation slides, or crop PDF to specific size requirements before printing or sharing.

Fix orientation first with rotate PDF pages, then crop. For full restructuring try organise PDF pages or compress PDF to shrink the cropped output.

Trim PDF pages to a specific size

Auto crop white borders from PDF files

Step-by-step guide

How to crop PDF margins

Trim whitespace and borders from every page of a PDF. Use margin presets or set custom crop values in points — shrink scanned documents and remove unwanted edges locally in your browser.

  1. Upload your PDF

    Add the PDF you want to crop. Page previews help you judge how much margin to remove.

  2. Set crop margins

    Choose a preset or enter top, right, bottom, and left margins in points to trim each page uniformly.

  3. Adjust until it looks right

    Fine-tune margin values in the sidebar. The same crop applies to every page in the document.

  4. Download the cropped PDF

    Click Crop PDF to apply the margins and save your trimmed document.

BrainyPDF processes every file locally in your browser. No uploads, no cloud storage, no account required — a privacy-first alternative to server-based PDF tools.

FAQ

Free PDF cropper — frequently asked questions

Questions about cropping PDF margins online for free, trimming whitespace, and related document tools.

How do I crop a PDF for free online?

Upload your PDF, set top, right, bottom, and left margins in points or use a preset, then click Crop PDF. BrainyPDF trims every page uniformly — free and processed locally in your browser.

How do I crop PDF margins and white borders?

Increase margin values in the sidebar to cut excess whitespace around scans and photos. Preview thumbnails update so you see exactly what will be trimmed before exporting.

How do I crop PDF pages to a specific size?

Set custom margin values in points for top, right, bottom, and left edges. The same crop applies uniformly to every page, giving you consistent dimensions across the document.

Can I crop a PDF for free with no account?

Yes. BrainyPDF is a completely free PDF cropper with no sign-up, subscription, or daily limits. Crop as many documents as you need without watermarks.

Do I need an account to crop a PDF?

No account is required. Upload your PDF, set margin values, and download the cropped file immediately. No email registration or login wall.

Is cropping a PDF online safe — are files uploaded?

Your files are never uploaded. Cropping runs 100% client-side in your browser, so your PDF stays on your device throughout the process.

How do I crop a PDF on Mac or iPhone?

Open BrainyPDF in Safari or Chrome on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, upload the PDF, and set margin values in the sidebar. Cropping happens locally with no app installation needed.

How do I crop a PDF without installing software?

Open BrainyPDF in any modern browser, drop your PDF, adjust margin presets or custom values, and download the trimmed result — no desktop app required.

Can I crop multiple pages in a PDF at once?

Yes. The same margin crop applies uniformly to all pages in the document. For per-page edits, combine with the free split PDF tool to process sections separately.

Will cropping a PDF reduce the file size?

Cropping removes visible content but may not dramatically shrink file size. For smaller files, use the free compress PDF tool after cropping.