# Crop PDF for contractors

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/for/contractors/crop-pdf_

Arthize lets construction and trades teams crop a PDF in a private workspace — free, with no watermark. Cropping a PDF trims the margins or unwanted edges of pages, so scans and oversized layouts fit cleanly on screen and in print.

## Why contractors crop a PDF

A contractor merges a bid, permit and change order into one project file, signs a document from their phone on site, and compresses a photo-heavy progress report to email the client.

**Built for bids.** Whether it's bids, permits, change orders, Arthize's crop pdf keeps the work inside your private workspace. Bids and client contracts are commercially sensitive; a private workspace keeps them secure.

## What matters when you crop a 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 contractors crop a PDF for 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 the file is deleted after the job — which is why construction and trades teams can use it for bids without a confidentiality risk.

### Is it private to crop a PDF sensitive bids?

Yes. Bids and client contracts are commercially sensitive; a private workspace keeps them secure. Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job.

### 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.