Enter Crop mode with Cmd+K or via Photo > Crop. The crop tool displays the photo with a crop overlay and controls at the bottom of the window.
Ratio Options
The ratio picker provides the following options:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| As Shot | Original image proportions, no crop applied |
| Custom | Enter a custom width and height ratio |
| Free | Unconstrained crop, any proportions |
| Square | 1:1 |
Standard ratios are available in Portrait and Landscape orientations:
Portrait: 2:3, 3:4, 4:5, 9:16
Landscape: 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 16:9
When using a Custom ratio, width and height fields appear with steppers for fine adjustment.
When a ratio is selected, click the X button on the ratio to swap its dimensions (e.g. 3:2 landscape becomes 2:3 portrait).
Gestures
All crop adjustments are made via direct manipulation on the photo:
- Move: drag inside the crop area to reposition
- Resize: drag a corner or edge handle to resize the crop. Hold Option while resizing to resize from the center
- Straighten: drag near the corners (outside the crop handles) to rotate
The cursor changes contextually to indicate the available gesture — a hand for moving, a rotation cursor for straightening.
Rotation
A text field displays the current rotation with 0.1-degree precision. The stepper increments or decrements by 0.1 degrees.
Confirming and Cancelling
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Return | Confirm crop |
| Escape | Cancel crop |
Confirming applies the crop and rotation to the photo. Cancelling discards changes and returns to the previous mode.
Resetting Crop
Cmd+R resets the crop when in Crop mode. In other modes, Cmd+R resets the balance.