Crop PDF on Windows
Crop PDF on Windows without installing desktop software — ContinuePDF runs in Edge, Chrome, or Firefox on any Windows 10 or 11 PC. Skip the Adobe download and the "trial expired" prompts and crop your PDF straight from your browser. Because it needs no installation, it works even on locked-down work or school computers where you can't install programs.
Start Crop PDF NowHow to Crop PDF on Windows
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Open the tool in your browser
On your Windows PC, open Crop PDF in Edge, Chrome, or Firefox. No install, no admin rights.
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Add your PDF from File Explorer
Drag files from a File Explorer window onto the page, or click to browse your PC.
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Download the result
Process the file and cropped PDF saves to your Downloads folder.
What you can do with Crop PDF
Cropping trims the visible area of PDF pages — cutting away excess margins, borders, or scan edges — so the content sits cleanly, without altering the text itself.
Remove scan borders
Cut the black edges or shadow a scanner leaves around a page.
Tighten wide margins
Trim oversized margins so more content fits on screen or prints larger.
Focus on one area
Crop each page down to a table, figure, or receipt when the rest of the page is not needed.
Standardise page size
Even out inconsistent margins across pages that came from different sources.
Crop PDF on Windows without extra software
Windows doesn't include a built-in tool to crop PDFs, so people usually reach for Adobe Acrobat or one of many downloadable utilities — which means installers, licenses, update nags, and sometimes bundled extras you didn't want. On a managed work or school PC you often can't install anything at all.
ContinuePDF sidesteps all of that. It runs in the browser that ships with Windows (Edge) as well as Chrome and Firefox, with nothing to install and no admin password required. Drag your PDF in from File Explorer, crop it, and download cropped PDF — and because it is all local, your documents never leave the PC.
Why choose ContinuePDF
No installer
Runs in Edge, Chrome, or Firefox — no download, no admin rights.
Works on locked PCs
Ideal for work or school computers where you can't install software.
File Explorer drag-drop
Drop files straight from a File Explorer window.
Stays on your PC
Files are processed locally and never uploaded.
Pro tip
Crop conservatively and preview before downloading — it is easy to cut into text or a signature line near the edge. If pages have different margins, adjust the crop per page rather than applying one box to everything.
Frequently asked questions
Does cropping delete the content outside the crop area?
Cropping trims the area outside the box so it no longer shows or prints. Because that region is removed from the visible page, crop with a little margin to avoid cutting anything important.
Can I apply the same crop to every page?
Yes. You can crop all pages to the same dimensions for a consistent look, or adjust individual pages when their margins differ.
How do I crop a PDF on Windows?
Open Crop PDF in Edge, Chrome, or Firefox on your Windows PC, drag your PDF in from File Explorer, run the tool, and cropped PDF saves to your Downloads folder. No installation needed.
Can I use this on a work computer that blocks installs?
Yes. Because Crop PDF runs entirely in the browser with no installation, it works on managed Windows PCs where you don't have permission to install software.
Is ContinuePDF free to use?
Yes. ContinuePDF and all of its tools, including Crop PDF, are free with no signup required. Because documents are processed in your browser rather than on our servers, we can offer the full feature set at no cost.
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