Crop vs Resize — what is the difference?
Cropping removes portions of existing page content — for example, trimming the 15mm scanner border around every page of a scanned document. Resizing changes the paper dimensions — for example, converting a custom-sized document into A4 so it prints correctly on standard paper. ihatepdf's Crop & Resize tool supports both operations independently or combined in a single pass.
How to crop a PDF free online
- Open ihatepdf.cv/crop-resize-pdf — no sign-up required
- Upload your PDF
- Switch to Crop mode
- Enter margin values in mm/px for each side, or drag the crop handles on the preview
- Apply to all pages simultaneously or selected pages only
- Download the cropped PDF — no watermark
How to resize PDF pages to A4 or US Letter
- Upload your PDF to ihatepdf.cv/crop-resize-pdf
- Switch to Resize mode
- Select A4, US Letter, A3, Legal, or enter fully custom dimensions
- Choose whether to scale content to fit or keep original size
- Apply to all pages and download
Remove scanner borders from scanned documents
Scanned documents typically have wide white borders from the scanner platen. Enter equal margin values on all sides (typically 10–20mm) to trim the scan to the actual document area. Apply to all pages at once to process the entire document in one step. After cropping, use Compress PDF to reduce the resulting file size further.
Common page size standards
- A4 (210 × 297mm) — standard in Europe, Asia, Australia, and most of the world
- US Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) — standard in North America
- US Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) — used for legal documents in the US
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply different crops to different pages?
Yes. Apply a crop to individual pages or all pages simultaneously.
Will cropping lose content?
Cropping removes content outside the new page boundaries. Always preview before applying to confirm important content is inside the crop area.
Is my PDF uploaded?
No. Crop and resize run entirely locally in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.