# How to Crop an Image in Wordpress

> To crop an image in WordPress, navigate to Media > Library, open the desired image, and click Edit Image. Next, click the Crop button, drag a selection box over the target area, select Apply Crop, and click Save Edits to apply the changes.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-crop-an-image-in-wordpress/
Apps: WordPress
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. In the left-hand menu, navigate to Media > Library .
2. Find the image you want to crop and click on it. This will open the Attachment Details window.
3. Click the Edit Image button, which is located under the image preview.
4. Click the Crop button on the left-hand side.
5. Click and drag to create a selection box over the area you want to crop.
6. Once you’re satisfied with the selection, select Apply Crop.
7. After cropping the image, click Save Edits to apply the changes.