How to Crop a Photo on Mac: Easy Steps
Cropping a photo on your Mac? Easy. I'll walk you through it.
Use Photos App to Crop a Photo on Mac
- Open Photos: Launch the Photos app from your Dock or Applications folder.
- Select Photo: Find and click on the photo you want to crop.
- Edit: Click the “Edit” button at the top right corner of the window.
- Crop: Select the “Crop” button (usually looks like a square with overlapping edges).
- Adjust: Drag the corners or sides of the grid to adjust your crop. Position it to your liking.
- Done: Click “Done” to save the changes.
Use Preview to Crop a Photo on Mac
- Open Preview: Open the photo using the Preview app (often your default viewer).
- Select Tool: Go to the toolbar at the top and click the “Show Markup Toolbar” button (a little pen icon).
- Choose Crop Tool: Click on the rectangle selection tool in the toolbar.
- Select Area: Click and drag to select the area you want to keep.
- Crop: Go to “Tools” in the menu bar, then click “Crop”.
- Save: Save your changes (Command + S).
Tips and Tricks for Cropping
- Aspect Ratios: Stick to common aspect ratios for a more professional look.
- Rule of Thirds: Align your subject along the grid lines that appear when cropping.
- Non-Destructive Edits: Always keep an original copy of your photos.
Why Use Instasize?
Instasize takes cropping to the next level. It's not just for your Mac – it's available on iOS, Android, and Web. The Magic Fill feature can also extend, expand, and un-crop your images seamlessly. Ready to optimize and share? Instasize makes it effortless.
FAQs
Can I revert a cropped photo in Photos app?
Yes, just go back to the photo and click “Revert to Original” in the Edit menu.
Can I use shortcut keys to crop in Preview?
Not exactly. You still need to select the cropping area manually, but Command + K will crop the selection.
Is Instasize free?
Instasize offers basic features for free, with premium options available for advanced tools.
So there you go. Cropping a photo on your Mac is straightforward, whether you use the Photos app or Preview. And hey, don't forget to try out Instasize for some extra magic in your edits!