When you need to crop or resize a PDF
Two very different needs fall under this tool. Cropping removes margins and white space — useful when a scanned document has large borders, or when you want to trim a presentation slide to just the content area. Resizing changes the physical page dimensions — useful when a PDF needs to be A4 for printing but was created in a non-standard size.
How to crop a PDF free online
- Open ihatepdf.cv/crop-resize-pdf
- Upload your PDF
- Switch to Crop mode
- Drag the crop handles to define the area you want to keep
- Apply to all pages or selected pages
- Download the cropped PDF — no watermark
How to resize PDF pages to A4 or Letter
- Upload your PDF to ihatepdf.cv/crop-resize-pdf
- Switch to Resize mode
- Select a preset: A4, US Letter, A3, or enter custom dimensions
- Choose whether to scale the content to fit or keep original content size
- Apply and download
Remove white margins from a scanned document
Scanned documents often have large white borders from the scanner bed. Use the crop tool to trim all four margins — set equal crop amounts on all sides to center the content, or use the drag handles to remove irregular margins. Apply the same crop to all pages at once to process the entire document in one step.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply different crops to different pages?
Yes. Apply a crop to individual pages or all pages simultaneously.
Does cropping reduce the PDF file size?
Slightly — less page area means less content. For significant size reduction, use the compressor after cropping.
Will the cropped PDF have a watermark?
No. ihatepdf never adds watermarks.