# Do I need to install software to crop a PDF?

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

No. You crop a PDF entirely in the browser — there is nothing to download or install. Cropping a PDF trims the margins or unwanted edges of pages, so scans and oversized layouts fit cleanly on screen and in print.

## Answer

No. You crop a PDF entirely in the browser — there is nothing to download or install. Cropping a PDF trims the margins or unwanted edges of pages, so scans and oversized layouts fit cleanly on screen and in print.

## 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.