{"id":3723,"date":"2021-06-25T01:43:40","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T05:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplifiedblog.wpengine.com\/?p=3723"},"modified":"2023-10-06T00:31:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T04:31:02","slug":"crop-images-on-simplified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/design\/crop-images-on-simplified","title":{"rendered":"How To Crop Images and Clip Shapes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\" eplus-di87t9 eplus-wrapper\">Design is a personal process, and each element within your design reflects your brand&#8217;s identity and who you are trying to reach! When using media like photographs and images in your designs, it is important to make every element your own. This may include having to crop images to suit your marketing collateral better! We&#8217;ve made this simple for you &#8211; crop and clip away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\" eplus-wrA1u0 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-what-is-cropping\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Cropping\"><\/span><strong>What Is Cropping?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-7mPXHC eplus-wrapper\">Cropping is a design tool used to resize and focus images to best fit your designs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image  eplus-FPBxWF\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/croping-example-1024x633.png\" alt=\"croping example\" class=\"wp-image-3736\" style=\"width:512px;height:217px\" width=\"512\" height=\"217\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via Breathing Color Blog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" eplus-fwB5E6 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-how-is-the-crop-images-feature-helpful\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_%E2%80%98crop_images_feature_helpful\"><\/span><strong>How is the &#8216;crop images&#8217; feature helpful?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-MQYPte eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-ed2a0e\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Focus<\/strong>: Have you ever had to remove pesky white borders on an image you download from another website? Those borders are called negative space. Cropping the image will highlight the focal point of your media and bring attention to the composition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Resize:<\/strong> When you crop an image using Simplified, the file size of the image also reduces! Not every image can be used in its original dimensions or file size. Cropping makes sure that your images fit well with the rest of your design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Alter Composition:<\/strong> Let&#8217;s say that you want to use an image in your design that is currently optimized for another platform, such as background wallpaper on your laptop, like a picture of a flower or some trees. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/graphic-design\/crop-image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cropping<\/a> feature, all you have to do is decide which element needs to be in the forefront and cut out the rest of the negative space!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\" eplus-379I3a wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-let-s-get-cropping-on-simplified\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_Get_Cropping_on_Simplified\"><\/span><strong>Let&#8217;s Get Cropping on Simplified!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-7VdUIR eplus-wrapper\">Follow these 4 simple steps to successfully crop images on your artboard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-UENF2e eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> From the left sidebar menu, choose &#8220;Images&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-qV4Iqk eplus-wrapper\"><strong>TIP<\/strong>: Want to use your own media? Copy anything from anywhere and paste on Simplified!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image  eplus-1ha0hj\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cropping-step-1-1024x535.png\" alt=\"cropping step 1\" class=\"wp-image-3735\" style=\"width:512px;height:268px\" width=\"512\" height=\"268\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-IuicmU eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on your image to reveal a top menu! Click on the &#8220;Crop and Clip&#8221; icon.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image  eplus-V4a9Nu\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cropping-step-2-1024x535.png\" alt=\"cropping step 2\" class=\"wp-image-3734\" style=\"width:512px;height:268px\" width=\"512\" height=\"268\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-GLX2BV eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> From the sidebar on the right, choose the dimensions optimized for social media platforms and marketing channels!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image  eplus-rYSDYF\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cropping-step-3-1024x535.png\" alt=\"cropping step 3\" class=\"wp-image-3733\" style=\"width:512px;height:268px\" width=\"512\" height=\"268\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-ionscf eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Go ahead and click on the &#8220;Apply Crop&#8221; command to reveal your newly edited image!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image  eplus-ZSdMfX\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cropping-step-5-1024x535.png\" alt=\"cropping step 4\" class=\"wp-image-3732\" style=\"width:512px;height:268px\" width=\"512\" height=\"268\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/design\/fun-earth-illustrations-ideas-for-your-next-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fun Ideas Of Earth Illustrations To Use In Your Next Design<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" eplus-hABmJU wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-crop-images-on-simplified-custom-sizes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crop_Images_on_Simplified_%E2%80%93_Custom_Sizes\"><\/span><strong>Crop Images on Simplified &#8211; Custom Sizes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-8waFUM eplus-wrapper\">What if you just need to quickly crop an image without knowing the optimized dimensions for social media platforms? We have a fix for that too!<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-Lpd93F eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-6da512\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Follow Step 1 + Step 2 from the guide above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Pause at Step 3, and choose &#8220;Custom&#8221; in the bottom right corner of the right sidebar. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image  eplus-Smbd2m\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cropping-tip-1024x535.png\" alt=\"cropping tip\" class=\"wp-image-3731\" style=\"width:512px;height:268px\" width=\"512\" height=\"268\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"eplus-yMQ4no eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-8748fd\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Drag the corners of the selected image until you reach the dimensions you have in mind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Click &#8220;Apply Crop&#8221;!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h2 class=\" eplus-erDzZx wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-what-is-clipping\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Clipping\"><\/span><strong>What Is Clipping?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-069uqu eplus-wrapper\">Clipping shapes on Simplified means to resize images using our software to fit them into frames and shapes of your choosing. The commands for cropping images and clipping shapes are groupoed together because both of these functions are used to change the size of the images to fit your artboard!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image  eplus-vH7KI3\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/clipping.png\" alt=\"clipping photoshop cafe\" class=\"wp-image-3730\" style=\"width:375px;height:282px\" width=\"375\" height=\"282\" title=\"clipping photoshop cafe\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via Photoshop Cafe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\" eplus-bIB50F wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-how-is-the-clipping-shapes-feature-helpful\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_%E2%80%98clipping_shapes_feature_helpful\"><\/span><strong>How is the &#8216;clipping shapes&#8217; feature helpful?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-ovhf4j eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-9e2394\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Detection of Visual Information:<\/strong> Clipping automatically extracts the important visual elements from images to focus on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Makes Designs More Fun:<\/strong> Clipping images into shapes creates clear boundaries within your design and adds playfulness!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Two Elements in One<\/strong>: The command cojoins two design elements as one object: image and shape. This also helps create space on your artboard and move the newly clipped shaped locked as one object.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\" eplus-cjfEt8 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"h-let-s-get-clipping-on-simplified\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_Get_Clipping_On_Simplified\"><\/span><strong>Let&#8217;s Get Clipping On Simplified!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-OZ4T2X eplus-wrapper\">Follow these 4 simple steps to clip your images into shapes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-rBx7jx eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Click on your image to reveal a top menu! Click on the &#8220;Crop and Clip&#8221; icon.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image  eplus-cmI0Qw\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/clipping-step-1-1024x535.png\" alt=\"clipping step 1\" class=\"wp-image-3729\" style=\"width:512px;height:268px\" width=\"512\" height=\"268\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-5paRlz eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> From the &#8220;Clipping Shapes&#8221; menu, choose a shape you&#8217;d like for your image!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image  eplus-GPDYQZ\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/clipping-step-2-1024x535.png\" alt=\"clipping step 2\" class=\"wp-image-3728\" style=\"width:512px;height:268px\" width=\"512\" height=\"268\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-lprYff eplus-wrapper\"><strong> 3:<\/strong> Drag the selection with your cursor to select a focal point.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image  eplus-drW4rg\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/clipping-step-3-1024x535.png\" alt=\"clipping step 3\" class=\"wp-image-3727\" style=\"width:512px;height:268px\" width=\"512\" height=\"268\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-IxT4JA eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Go ahead and click on the &#8220;Clip Image&#8221; command to reveal your clipped shape!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image  eplus-lqYZ3B\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/clipping-step-4-1024x535.png\" alt=\"clipping step 4\" class=\"wp-image-3726\" style=\"width:512px;height:268px\" width=\"512\" height=\"268\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-nkRA8V eplus-wrapper\">That&#8217;s all! Our cute little corgi is now in a clipped circle!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image  eplus-DZ3FTz\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.simplified.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/clipping-tip-1024x535.png\" alt=\"clipping tip\" class=\"wp-image-3725\" style=\"width:512px;height:268px\" width=\"512\" height=\"268\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-efNU6N eplus-wrapper\">TIP: Feeling inspired to use photographs in your <a href=\"https:\/\/simplified.com\/graphic-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">design<\/a>? 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