To crop a picture on an iPhone, open the Photos app and select the image you want to edit. Tap Edit in the top right corner, then choose the Crop & Rotate tool (a square icon with arrows). Adjust the frame by dragging the corners or using preset aspect ratios. Once completed, tap Done to save your changes. If needed, you can always revert to the original image by reopening Edit mode and tapping Revert.
Apple makes editing photos super simple, but knowing all the tricks can take your photo game to the next level. In this guide, we’ll break down how to:
How to Crop a Picture on an iPhone and Maintain Quality
To crop a photo on your iPhone using the Photos app, follow these steps:
1. Open the Photos App: Locate and tap the Photos app on your home screen or in your app library.
2. Select the Photo: Browse your albums or library to find the image you want to edit. Tap to open it.
3. Enter Edit Mode: Tap the "Edit" button in the top-right corner of the screen.
4. Access Crop Tool:
Tap the Crop/Rotate icon (resembles overlapping right angles or a square with arrows).
This opens the cropping interface with adjustment handles.
5. Adjust the Crop:
Drag the corners or edges of the grid to select the area you want to keep.
Rotate the photo by placing two fingers on the screen and twisting.
Use the straighten slider (appears if the phone detects a tilt) by swiping left/right to adjust alignment.
6. Choose Aspect Ratio (Optional):
Tap the Aspect Ratio icon (looks like intersecting lines) to select preset ratios (e.g., Square, 16:9, 4:3).
Tap "Original" to reset.
7. Finalize and Save:
Tap "Done" in the bottom-right corner to save your changes.
The edited photo will overwrite the original. To keep the original, duplicate the photo first (*Select photo → Tap the Share icon → Tap "Duplicate"*).
How to Crop Photos Without Losing Quality Using Third-Party Apps
1. Adobe Lightroom (Best for Professional Cropping)
Non-destructive editing: Edits are applied without affecting the original image.
High-resolution export: Supports PNG and TIFF for lossless quality.
Advanced crop tools: Allows precise aspect ratio adjustments and fine-tuning.
Steps to Crop:
Open the Lightroom app and import your image.
Tap the Crop icon and adjust the frame.
Use Aspect Ratio for preset sizes or manually crop.
Tap Done, then export in high quality.
2. Snapseed (Best Free Option for High-Quality Cropping)
AI-powered cropping: Maintains sharpness even after resizing.
Free and easy to use: No subscription required.
Supports lossless editing: Keeps original resolution intact.
Steps to Crop:
Open Snapseed and select a photo.
Tap Tools > Crop, then adjust the selection.
Choose an Aspect Ratio or manually adjust.
Tap Checkmark (✔️) to apply changes.
Save in high quality from the export options.
3. Pixelmator (Best for Precision and Detail Preservation)
Preserves fine details: Uses advanced AI to retain quality.
Supports PNG and PSD formats: Ideal for lossless cropping.
Pro-level tools: Includes smart selection and resizing options.
Steps to Crop:
Open Pixelmator and import your image.
Tap Edit > Crop Tool and adjust the frame.
Use Guides and Grid for precise alignment.
Tap Apply, then export in PNG or high-resolution JPEG.
These apps ensure high-quality cropping while preserving sharpness and resolution. Choose the best one based on your needs!
How to Crop a Picture into an Oval on iPhone
To crop a photo into an oval (or circle) shape on your iPhone, you’ll need to use a third-party app since the native Photos app only supports rectangular cropping. Here’s how to do it:
Method 1: Use Snapseed (Free)
Download Snapseed from the App Store.
Open the app, tap “+” to import your photo.
Tap Tools → Crop.
Choose the 1:1 (square) ratio to create a symmetrical base for your oval.
Tap ✔️ to confirm.
Go back to Tools → Vignette.
Adjust the Size and Feathering sliders to create a soft oval/circular mask.
Use the Brightness slider to refine the edges.
Export the edited photo.
Method 2: Use Canva (Free)
Download Canva and open it.
Create a new project (e.g., Instagram Post or Custom Size).
Tap the “+” button → Photos → upload your image.
Tap the image → Crop → Shapes.
Select the circle shape (closest to an oval if stretched).
Adjust the image within the circle. To make it oval, stretch the circle into an ellipse.
Tap Done → export your design.
Method 3: Use Fotor (Free)
Download Fotor and open it.
Tap Edit → select your photo.
Tap Shape → choose the circle mask.
Adjust the mask to create an oval by dragging the edges.
Tap Save to export.
Method 4: Use Adobe Express (Free)
Download Adobe Express.
Create a new project → Start from photo.
Tap Adjust → Crop & Rotate.
Tap Shape Crop → choose Circle.
Drag the corners to stretch the circle into an oval shape.
Export your image.
Workaround with Markup Tool (Native iOS)
While you can’t crop to an oval directly, you can overlay an oval shape on the image:
Open the photo in Photos → tap Edit → Markup (pen tip icon).
Tap the “+” → Shape → select Circle.
Draw a circle, then stretch it into an oval.
Use the Fill tool to color the oval (optional).
Tap Done → this creates an oval overlay but doesn’t crop the image permanently.
How to Remove Objects From Pictures on iPhone?
Method 1: Use the Photos App (iOS 16 or later)
1. Open the Photos App and select the image you want to edit.
2. Tap "Edit" in the top-right corner.
3. Tap the "Retouch" tool (icon resembles a band-aid).
4. Brush over the object:
Use your finger to carefully paint over the object you want to remove.
The tool automatically replaces the object with surrounding pixels.
Adjust brush size with the slider if needed.
5. Tap "Done" to save changes.
Note: This works best for small objects (e.g., blemishes, power lines, photobombers) and requires iOS 16+. For complex edits, use third-party apps.
Method 2: Third-Party Apps
TouchRetouch (Paid)
1. Download TouchRetouch from the App Store.
2. Open the app and import your photo.
3. Use tools like:
Lasso Tool: Draw around the object to remove it.
Brush Tool: Paint over the object for automatic removal.
Line Removal: Erase wires or straight lines.
4. Tap "Go" to process and save the image.
Method 3: Basic Removal with Markup (All iOS Versions)
For very simple edits (e.g., small spots):
1. Open the photo in Photos, tap "Edit", then tap the Markup icon (pen tip).
2. Use the Eraser tool or pick a matching color with the color picker to manually paint over the object.
3. Tap "Done" to save.
For large or complex objects (e.g., people, cars), third-party apps like Snapseed or Pixelmator may offer more advanced tools.
FAQ's iPhone Photo Editing
1. How do I crop a picture?
Answer:
Open the Photos app, select your image, and tap Edit (top-right).
Tap the Crop/Rotate icon (overlapping right angles).
Drag the corners/edges to adjust the crop area. Use preset ratios (e.g., Square, 16:9) via the Aspect Ratio icon.
Tap Done to save.
2. How do I make a picture smaller on my iPhone without cropping it?
Answer:
Reduce file size:
Share via Mail or Messages and select Small/Medium before sending.
Convert HEIC to JPEG (*Share → Duplicate as JPEG*).
Resize dimensions:
Use Markup (*Edit → Markup → "+" → Adjust Size*).
Use apps like Image Size Photo Resizer or Photo Compress to shrink resolution.
Note: Compression reduces quality slightly but keeps the entire image intact.
3. How do I cut out part of a picture on my iPhone?
Answer:
iOS 16+: Use Visual Look Up (long-press the subject → Copy or Share as a sticker).
Third-party apps:
Adobe Photoshop Express: Use the Remove tool to delete sections.
Pixelmator: Outline the area with the Freeform Selection tool and cut/paste.
Basic method: Use Markup (*Edit → Lasso Tool → Copy*) to isolate sections.
4. How do I paste iOS 16 photo cutouts onto another image?
Answer:
1. Use Visual Look Up (long-press the subject in Photos) and tap Copy.
2. Open the destination image in Photos or an app like Keynote/Canva.
3. Tap and hold the screen → Paste to add the cutout.
4. Resize/position the pasted subject as needed.
5. How to crop a picture onto another picture on iPhone?
Answer:
1. Crop the first image (*Photos app → Edit → Crop*). Save the cropped section.
2. Use a collage app like Canva or PicCollage:
Add both images to a project.
Resize the cropped image and layer it over the second photo.
3. Manual method:
Paste the cropped image onto the second photo using Markup or Keynote, then screenshot the final result
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