Remove wide scan margins
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Crop PDF online
Crop the visible area of PDF pages to remove wide margins, dark scan edges or extra space.
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- Files up to 200 MB
- Deleted after 120 minutes
- Secure
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Why it is useful
- ✓Neat trimming of margins and edges.
- ✓Works in the browser without installing software.
- ✓Helps prepare pages for printing or viewing.
How to use it
Step 1
Upload the PDF file.
Step 2
Set the crop area for the pages.
Step 3
Start processing.
Step 4
Download the document and check the page borders.
When to use it
Trim dark edges after copying
Fit a page to its content
What to check before sharing
- Cropping changes the visible area, it does not delete pages.
- Check that important text is not cut off.
Frequently asked questions
Cropping hides the page edges and does not remove pages.
Yes, you can apply one crop area to all pages.
No. The basic workflow is available without creating an account.
Files are used only for the selected operation and are automatically deleted after processing is finished. We do not use uploaded documents to train AI models.
FAQ
Answers to common questions about iHatePDF: whether registration is required, how files are processed, where to check limits, and whether it's safe to upload documents.
Limits
iHatePDF limits depend on the selected tool, current service configuration, and plan. Current values are shown in the upload interface. Formats: PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML.
Security
How ihatepdf.pro handles your files: temporary processing, automatic deletion after processing, no AI model training.
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