Scissors Crop Tool Online

See It in Action

Trace a clear subject outline by hand; this tool does not automatically detect objects or snap to their edges.

Scissors Crop Tool before and after — woman in blue jacket cut out from mountain meadow background
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Manual Freehand Trace
Move the pointer or finger around the edge of the area to keep. The tool records your path rather than finding the outline for you.
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Clear and Redraw
Individual path points cannot be adjusted after tracing. Clear the shape and draw it again if you need to correct the outline.
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Transparent Outside
Applying the cut clears pixels outside the path. Download as PNG to preserve the transparent area.

Tutorial Video

Watch how to upload an image, trace around the object you want to keep, complete the selection, and apply a custom-shaped crop.

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How to Use Scissors Crop

Scissors Crop records a freehand path as you trace around the part of an image to keep. Apply the cut after at least three points have been recorded; the area outside the closed outline becomes transparent.

  1. Upload and trace. Move the pointer or finger steadily along the edge of the area you want to retain.
  2. Apply the cut. The outline needs at least three points. The tool does not automatically find edges or edit individual points afterward.
  3. Download as PNG. PNG preserves the transparent area outside your cutout; JPEG does not support transparency.

Common Questions

Does Scissors Crop automatically find a person or object?

No. You trace the outline manually; the tool does not detect subjects or snap the path to image edges.

How many points are needed to apply a cut?

At least three points are required to form a closed shape. A more detailed edge needs a steadier, more detailed trace.

Can I move individual points after tracing?

No. The current tool does not edit anchor points individually. Use Clear Shape and trace again to correct the outline.

How do I keep the transparent area when I download?

Download as PNG. JPEG does not support transparency and will not preserve the clear area outside the cutout.

When to Use Scissors Crop

This manual cutout is useful for simple silhouettes and custom shapes with clear edges. It is not an automatic background remover, and details such as fine hair, fur, or transparent objects can be difficult to trace by hand.

For a cleaner trace: zoom to a comfortable level, move steadily around the edge, and add detail where the outline changes direction. If the path is wrong, clear it and draw again.

For complex subjects, start with an automatic background-removal tool, then use a manual crop only where you need to refine a simple edge.