# Crop PDF: Arthize vs pdfFiller

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

To crop a PDF, Arthize offers a free, private crop pdf with no watermark — a focused alternative to pdfFiller. 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 pdfFiller

pdfFiller is an online form-filling and editing service. pdfFiller specialises in online form completion and e-signature on a subscription model.

**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.

- Transparent pricing: free forever, Pro from $6/mo or $48/yr, and a one-time $149 lifetime option.
- 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.
- Core tools without a mandatory subscription.

## 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 pdfFiller 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. pdfFiller is purpose-built and effective for heavy form-filling workflows.

### 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.