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Cut your photo into any shape

Square photos are forgettable. Crop into hearts, stars, circles, triangles and custom shapes with live preview, then download a transparent PNG in seconds. Preview free; create a free account to download.

Drop a photo — pick a shape and download a transparent PNG cutout

What you can do with Crop by Shape

Everything this tool helps you accomplish — no learning curve, no setup.

  • Crop photos into hearts, stars and triangles
  • Cut an image into a circle or square shape
  • Download a transparent PNG with no background
  • Create fun shaped images for social posts
  • Set the exact width and height of the shape
  • Save shaped crops as PNG or JPG

Settings information

Every control in Crop by Shape, explained — what it does and when to use it.

Shape

Select ShapePresets
Chooses which of the 22 outlines the image is cut into, from basic circles and squares to hearts, flowers, and arrows; the crop box keeps its position and size when you switch shapes.Options: CircleSquareTriangleStarHeartDiamondOvalHexagonOctagonPentagonCrossCrescent Moon4-Petal Flower6-Petal Flower8-Petal FlowerRose FlowerDaisy FlowerCloudLightning BoltArrowTeardropWave
WidthNumber input
Steps the crop area's width up or down from its center in 5% increments of the image width, resizing without dragging the on-canvas handles.
HeightNumber input
Steps the crop area's height up or down from its center in 5% increments of the image height; circle and oval crops automatically stay square so they keep their proportions.

Output

Output FormatDropdown
Sets the saved file type: PNG keeps everything outside the shape transparent, JPEG fills it with a solid color for smaller files, and GIF suits simple graphics; it defaults to match your uploaded image.Options: PNG (Transparent background)JPEG (Solid background)GIF
QualitySliderRange: 1–100% · Default: 92%
Controls compression of the exported file from smallest at 1% to sharpest at 100%; keep it above 85% so shape edges like star points stay crisp.
Background ColorColor picker
Picks the solid fill color behind the shape when exporting as JPEG, which cannot store transparency; this picker appears only after you select the JPEG format.
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Frequently Asked Questions

We offer circle, heart, star, diamond, hexagon, and custom geometric shapes. You can also create unique custom shapes.

features

Yes! You can resize any shape and reposition it to focus on the most important part of your image.

features

No, shaped cropping maintains the original image quality within the selected area. Only the shape changes, not the quality.

quality

You can choose from small (200px) to large (1000px) shapes, or set custom dimensions to suit your needs.

features

Absolutely! Shaped crops are perfect for creating unique social media posts, profile pictures, and creative content.

social

PNG is the default and keeps everything outside the shape fully transparent, which is best for logos, stickers and overlays. Switch to JPEG if you need a smaller file with a solid background color behind the shape, or GIF for simple graphics; only PNG preserves transparency.

features

It controls the compression level of the exported file from 1% (smallest, most compressed) to 100% (largest, sharpest edges). For crisp shape outlines like a star or heart, keep it above 85% — lower values can introduce visible blockiness right at the shape's edge.

quality

Yes — once you switch Output Format to JPEG, a Background Color picker appears so you can fill the area outside the shape with any solid color instead of transparency. This is useful when a platform doesn't support transparent PNGs and needs a flat-colored image instead.

features

Use the Width and Height +/- steppers under Resize Crop to nudge the shape to an exact pixel dimension, shown live as you click. You can still drag the shape to reposition it or use the blue handles for freeform resizing on desktop or touch.

usage

For print or platforms without transparency support, pick JPEG format, push the Quality slider to 95-100% to avoid compression artifacts on the shape's outline, and set a Background Color that matches your brand or print background. For web/social use where the shape should float over any background, keep PNG with its automatic transparency instead.

tips

Beyond the classic circle, square and heart, you can crop into triangle, star, diamond, oval, hexagon, octagon, pentagon, cross, moon, cloud, lightning bolt, arrow, teardrop, wave and five different flower outlines — 22 shapes in total, picked from the shape grid in the Shape panel. Every shape shares the same crop box, so you can switch shapes after positioning without having to redo your framing.

features

No — PNG is a lossless format, so the Quality slider only has an effect once you switch Output Format to JPEG or GIF, where it controls compression. If you're exporting a transparent PNG, you can ignore the slider entirely; it only becomes relevant when you pick a compressed format.

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How Crop by Shape helps you get it done

Real problems it solves every day — for businesses, creators, and everyday tasks. Find the use case that fits you and start in seconds.

Social Media

Profile Pictures

Create unique circular, heart, or star-shaped profile pictures for social media platforms and professional networks

Social Media

Social Media Posts

Design eye-catching posts with custom shapes like hearts, stars, or flowers to stand out in social feeds

For Business

Logo Design

Create distinctive logos and brand elements using geometric shapes like hexagons, diamonds, or custom forms

For Creators

Digital Art

Transform photos into artistic compositions with creative shapes for digital art and design projects

For Business

Product Photography

Create unique product images with custom shapes for e-commerce listings and marketing materials

Personal Use

Wedding & Events

Design romantic heart-shaped or elegant circular photos for wedding albums and special events

Personal Use

Holiday Cards

Create festive holiday cards with seasonal shapes like stars, snowflakes, or custom holiday designs

Web & SEO

Website Graphics

Design unique website elements and graphics with custom shapes for modern web design

For Business

Print Materials

Create shaped images for business cards, flyers, brochures, and other printed marketing materials

On Mobile

Mobile App Icons

Design custom app icons and interface elements with unique shapes for mobile applications

For E-commerce

Die-Cut Sticker Product Mockups

Preview product photos as die-cut stickers using the cloud, star, moon or lightning-bolt shapes before listing them on Etsy or a print-on-demand storefront, so buyers see the exact silhouette they'll receive.

Personal Use

Baby Announcement & Nursery Art

Crop a bump photo or newborn portrait into the cloud or moon shape for birth announcement cards, nursery wall art or baby shower invitations that feel custom-made rather than a plain rectangle.

Social Media

Streamer Emotes & Discord Icons

Cut a reaction photo into a star, heart or lightning-bolt outline sized for a Twitch emote or Discord server icon, giving your community art that stands out from the usual square or circle avatar.

For Creators

Digital Scrapbook Page Accents

Crop photos into flower, teardrop or wave shapes to use as accent cut-outs on digital scrapbook pages and printable photo books, adding variety beyond the standard rectangular photo slot.

Real Estate

Realtor "Just Sold" Photo Badges

Crop a listing or agent photo into a star or hexagon badge to overlay on "Just Sold" and "Open House" social posts and yard-sign inserts, making the announcement pop in a feed of plain rectangles.