{"id":3407,"date":"2020-11-19T00:06:38","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T00:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopthemedetector.com\/blog\/?p=3407"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:46:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T09:46:03","slug":"how-to-crop-an-image-on-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopthemedetector.com\/blog\/how-to-crop-an-image-on-shopify\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Crop an Image on Shopify"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are going to be times when the image uploaded to your Shopify store is just too big. For example, you\u2019ve taken a product photo, but the product is too small and there is too much background.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll want to focus more on the product, and therefore, you might decide that you need to crop the photo. Luckily with Shopify there is a great inbuilt image editor that allows you to do that, among other functions like coloring, adjusting contrast, brightness, white balance, adding a GIF or a video, adding text and changing image orientation, that can help you get better images. Better images are linked to improved conversions and higher profits.<\/p>\n

Follow these instructions to crop an image on your Shopify store.<\/p>\n

Key Takeaways<\/div>
1<\/div>
Log into Shopify, then navigate to \u2018Files\u2019 under settings to access your images.<\/div><\/div>
2<\/div>
Choose an image, click \u2018Edit\u2019, then \u2018Crop\u2019 to adjust size using preset or custom dimensions.<\/div><\/div>
3<\/div>
After cropping, click \u2018Apply\u2019 to preview, then \u2018Save\u2019 to finalize changes for your website.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Step 1 - Login<\/h2>\n

Log into to your Shopify store using your store\u2019s credentials.<\/p>\n

Step 2 - Files<\/h2>\n

In the settings options of your Shopify store, find the \u2018Files\u2019 option. This is in the second column. When you click on the files, all the images that you\u2019ve uploaded to your store will be present.<\/p>\n

Step 3 - Image<\/h2>\n

Find the image that you would like to edit from the list. When you open the image, a full-sized version will appear. You need to then click on the \u2018Edit\u2019 option that is below the image and then click on the \u2018Crop\u2019 option in the next screen.<\/p>\n

Step 4 - Crop the Image<\/h2>\n

In the crop section, there are numerous sizes that you can choose from. If you would like the image to be a square, then you can select from several preset options like 16\u00d716, 32\u00d732, 50\u00d750, 100\u00d7100 and 160\u00d7160. Or, you can press and drag the corners of the square to adjust the image to the size that you prefer. This might be better if what you want into the image is not square in appearance or central.<\/p>\n

If you want to make the custom selection, you can also use the \u2018Lock Dimensions\u2019 tool to resize the shape you\u2019re cropping with, without changing the aspect ratio of the crop.<\/p>\n

You can also drag any square or rectangle crop area to the specific area you would like it on your website.<\/p>\n

Step 5 - Apply<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re happy with the look of the cropping, you can click on the \u2018Apply\u2019 button. This will display the full image after the changes have been made, like a preview.<\/p>\n

Step 6 - Save<\/h2>\n

The current version is just temporary. To make the changes more permanent, you need to click on the \u2018Save\u2019 option. This will keep the image ready to be used on your website at any time. Use other Shopify customization and design<\/a> modifications to do more with your photos.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Conclusion: How to Crop an Image on Shopify<\/h2>\r\nWhen it comes to making sure that your images look good, Shopify has an inbuilt image editing tool you can use. This is a basic tool, and you might want to use one of the better apps that is available from the store, like PixPix. However, you can do most tasks with the tool, and it is very easy to use.\r\n\r\nIf you want to crop an image, for example, you can use the tips above. 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