HonestPDF introduces a new Crop PDF tool in this update. The tool runs entirely client-side with no file uploads required.
TL;DR
You can now crop any PDF page directly in the browser. The new tool includes a thumbnail strip for page navigation and a dedicated control panel for setting crop boundaries, all with zero server involvement and full localization across 20+ languages.
What's New
- Crop PDF page and layout routes: New dedicated routes added and linked in site navigation, footer, and sitemap
- CropControlPanel component: Set precise crop boundaries with a purpose-built control panel interface
- ThumbnailStrip component: Visual page strip lets you see every page before cropping
- CropPdfClient component: Main client component orchestrating the crop editing experience
- 20+ language translations: Full i18n support added from day one across all supported locales
- Package dependencies updated: New dependencies added to support the cropping implementation
How to Use
- Go to https://www.gethonestpdf.com/ and select the Crop PDF tool from the navigation
- Upload your PDF (processed entirely in your browser)
- Use the ThumbnailStrip to navigate pages
- Set your crop area using the CropControlPanel
- Download the cropped PDF
FAQ
Does the file get uploaded to a server?
No. The entire crop operation runs in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.
Can I crop individual pages or all pages at once?
The CropControlPanel lets you control crop settings per page using the thumbnail strip to navigate between pages.
Which languages are supported?
The Crop PDF tool is fully localized across 20+ languages, the same set of locales supported across all other HonestPDF tools.
Where do I find the Crop PDF tool?
It is linked in the main site navigation and footer at https://www.gethonestpdf.com/