If you are a Mac user and want to learn how to crop a picture on your computer, you are in the right place. Cropping an image can help to focus on a particular subject or remove unwanted parts of the picture. In this article, we’ll show you how to crop a picture in a few easy steps.

Step 1: Open the image you want to crop

Open the image you want to crop in the Preview app. You can do this by double-clicking the image file or right-click on the file and select “Open With” then select the Preview app.

Step 2: Select the crop tool

Once the image is opened, click on the “Show Markup Toolbar” button located in the top-right corner of the window. Then click on the “Crop” tool button or just press the keyboard shortcut “Command + K”.

Step 3: Adjust the crop box

Click and drag the crop box over the part of the image you want to keep. You can adjust the size of the crop box by clicking and dragging its edges or corners. You can also move the crop box around the image by clicking and dragging the inside of the box.

Step 4: Apply the crop

Once you have the desired crop area, click on the “Crop” button in the toolbar or just press the “Return” key. Preview will crop the image to your selection.

Step 5: Save your cropped image

After cropping the image, you can save it by going to “File” > “Save” or by pressing “Command + S”. Preview will save the cropped image as a new file while keeping the original version intact.

Conclusion

Cropping an image on a Mac is a straightforward process with the Preview app. With just a few clicks, you can crop an image to perfection and save it as a new file. We hope this tutorial helps you to improve your photos and make the most out of your Mac.