# Crop PDF: Arthize vs CamScanner

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/vs/camscanner/crop-pdf_

To crop a PDF, Arthize offers a free, private crop pdf with no watermark — a focused alternative to CamScanner. Cropping a PDF trims the margins or unwanted edges of pages, so scans and oversized layouts fit cleanly on screen and in print.

## Arthize's crop pdf vs CamScanner

CamScanner is a mobile-first document scanning app. CamScanner focuses on phone scanning with a freemium model and ads on the free tier.

**Arthize's approach:** Cropping a PDF trims the margins or unwanted edges of pages, so scans and oversized layouts fit cleanly on screen and in print.

- The free plan never adds a watermark to your output.
- Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job — never sold or used to train models.
- 50+ tools live in one workspace, so you don't jump between single-purpose pages.
- A full desktop-grade tool set beyond scanning.

## How to crop a PDF with Arthize

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 with Arthize

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

### Is Arthize a good CamScanner alternative to crop a PDF?

Yes. Cropping a PDF trims the margins or unwanted edges of pages, so scans and oversized layouts fit cleanly on screen and in print. Arthize does it free with no watermark and deletes the file after the job. CamScanner is convenient for quick mobile captures on the go.

### 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.