How To Crop A JPG On Mac

Cropping a JPG image on a Mac is a straightforward process that can be accomplished using the built-in Preview app or other image editing software. This guide will walk you through the steps using both methods.

1. Using Preview to Crop a JPG

A. Open the JPG Image in Preview

  1. Locate the JPG file you want to crop in Finder.
  2. Right-click on the image file.
  3. Select Open With and then choose Preview.

B. Select the Area to Crop

  1. Click and drag to create a rectangular selection around the area you want to keep.
  2. Adjust the selection by dragging the corners or edges as needed.

C. Crop the Image

  1. Once you have the desired area selected, go to the menu bar.
  2. Click on Tools and select Crop from the dropdown menu.
  3. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command + K.

D. Save the Cropped Image

  1. To save the changes, click on File in the menu bar.
  2. Select Save to overwrite the original image or choose Export to save the cropped image as a new file.
  3. Choose the desired file format (e.g., JPG) and click Save.

2. Using Photos App to Crop a JPG

A. Open the Photos App

  1. Open the Photos app on your Mac.
  2. Locate and select the JPG image you want to crop.

B. Edit the Image

  1. Click on the Edit button in the upper right corner of the window.
  2. Select the Crop tool from the toolbar on the right side.

C. Adjust the Crop

  1. Drag the corners of the cropping box to select the area you want to keep.
  2. Use the aspect ratio options if you want to maintain a specific ratio.

D. Apply the Changes

  1. Click on Done in the upper right corner to apply the changes.
  2. The cropped image will be saved automatically in your Photos library.

3. Using Third-Party Software

A. Install an Image Editing Application

If you need more advanced cropping options, consider using third-party applications like Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, or Pixelmator.

B. Open the JPG Image

  1. Launch the application of your choice.
  2. Open the JPG file you want to crop.

C. Use the Crop Tool

  1. Select the Crop Tool from the toolbar.
  2. Adjust the crop box as needed and apply the changes.

D. Save Your Changes

  1. Save the cropped image by selecting File and then Save or Save As.

Conclusion

Cropping a JPG image on your Mac can be done quickly and easily using Preview, the Photos app, or third-party software. Whether you want to refine your images for professional use or personal projects, these tools offer a variety of options to help you achieve the perfect crop. With just a few simple steps, you can enhance your images and tailor them to your needs.