# How do I crop a PDF?

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/answers/how-to-crop-pdf_

Cropping a PDF trims the margins or unwanted edges of pages, so scans and oversized layouts fit cleanly on screen and in print. In Arthize you open the crop tool, then add your pdf, then set the crop box, then download, and download the result — free, with no watermark.

## Answer

Cropping a PDF trims the margins or unwanted edges of pages, so scans and oversized layouts fit cleanly on screen and in print. In Arthize you open the crop tool, then add your pdf, then set the crop box, then download, and download the result — free, with no watermark.

## More about crop pdf

Cropping changes the visible page box without deleting page content permanently.

It is useful for tightening scans with wide margins.

You can apply the same crop across every page.

## How to crop a PDF

1. **Open the crop tool** — Sign in and open the Crop tool.
2. **Add your PDF** — Upload the document to crop.
3. **Set the crop box** — Drag the margins to the area you want to keep.
4. **Download** — Get a cropped PDF.

## FAQ

### How do I crop the margins of a PDF?

Cropping a PDF trims the margins or unwanted edges of pages, so scans and oversized layouts fit cleanly on screen and in print. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Can I crop every page of a PDF at once?

Cropping a PDF trims the margins or unwanted edges of pages, so scans and oversized layouts fit cleanly on screen and in print. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Is cropping a PDF free?

Cropping a PDF trims the margins or unwanted edges of pages, so scans and oversized layouts fit cleanly on screen and in print. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.