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3 Easy Ways to Crop in GIMP
Learn to edit your images like a pro using the GIMP software
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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GIMPis a great image editing software; as such, it has all the standard features of other image editing tools.
Speaking of which, in today’s article, we will show you how to crop images in GIMP. After reading this guide, you can crop images like a pro.
How do I crop an image in GIMP?
1. Use the Rectangular Select Tool
This method is pretty simple, but it also offers some advanced features while selecting. To change the selecting options, do the following:
2. Use the Crop tool
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Open GIMP.
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Now click onFile >Openand select theimagethat you want to edit.
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Click on theCroptool from the toolbar. You can also use theShift+Cshortcut.
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Choose the area that you want to crop. If needed, move and resize your selection.
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PressEnterto crop your selection.
Another method to crop in GIMP is via the built-in crop tool. It allows you to easily select an area to crop and perform the action within a few clicks.
Moreover, the crop tool has a few unique features that you can apply while editing your image in GIMP:
3. Use Crop to Content and Zealous Crop
Using this feature, you’ll remove empty space larger than yourimage. You can also use the Zealous Crop feature that works almost the same, but it removes empty space around and between theimage.
Cropping inGIMPis incredibly simple, and you can do it using these three different methods. In our opinion, cropping with the Crop tool is the best option because it’s the fastest and offers the most features.
If you’re not a fan ofGIMP, you can alwayscrop images using built-in Windows 11 toolsor any otherfree image editing software.
Let us know if you found this article helpful, and write down any comments you might have in the comments section below.
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
