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Open the Img Stop Freehand Crop tool and add a photo. Draw around the part you want with your mouse or finger (or switch to Polygon and click points), let go to close the shape, and adjust the smoothing and soft edge. The cut-out preview shows the result on a checkerboard. Click Cut out & download to save a transparent PNG.
About the Freehand Crop (Lasso Tool)
The Img Stop Freehand Crop tool works like the lasso in desktop photo editors: you trace any outline and everything outside it becomes transparent. It is the quick way to cut a person, pet, product or object out of a photo when the shape is not a simple rectangle or circle.
Draw freehand for organic shapes or click points in Polygon mode for straight edges, then drag points to fine-tune. Smooth the outline, feather the edge so it blends in, or invert the selection to remove a shape instead. Zoom in for precise work, crop the output to the shape or keep the full size, and save as PNG or WebP.
Key features
- Freehand lassoDraw around anything with a mouse, pen or finger.
- Polygon modeClick points for straight edges and drag them to adjust.
- Smooth and featherEven out shaky lines and soften the edge of the cut-out.
- Invert selectionKeep everything outside the shape instead.
- Zoom and undoZoom in for precision, move around and undo any step.
- Transparent PNGCrop to the shape or keep the original size; optional fill colour.
How to use the Freehand Crop (Lasso Tool)
- Add a photo Drop a JPG, PNG or WebP image.
- Draw the outline Trace around the object, or click points in Polygon mode and close the shape.
- Refine Drag points, smooth the line, feather the edge or invert the selection.
- Download Click Cut out & download to save a transparent PNG.
Freehand Crop (Lasso Tool) at a glance
| Price | Free, no watermark |
|---|---|
| Modes | Freehand and polygon |
| Edges | Smoothing, feathering, invert |
| Output | Transparent PNG or WebP, cropped or full size |
| Devices | Mouse, pen and touch |
| Processing | In your browser – photos are not uploaded |
When to use it
- Cut a product out of a photo for a catalogue or listing.
- Make stickers and collage pieces from people, pets or objects.
- Remove an area from a picture by inverting the selection.
- Cut out irregular shapes for scrapbooking and design projects.
- Isolate part of a screenshot or document.
Tips for the best result
- Zoom in and use Polygon mode for objects with straight edges such as boxes and buildings.
- A small feather (2–6 px) makes cut-outs look natural when placed on a new background.
- On a phone, use the Move button to pan when zoomed in.
- Press Ctrl+Z to undo and Enter to close a polygon.
- For people and products with complex edges, the AI Background Remover is faster.
Frequently asked questions
How do I crop an image in a custom shape?
Add the image to the Img Stop Freehand Crop tool, draw around the area you want to keep and let go. Then click Cut out & download to get a transparent PNG of that shape.
Can I click points instead of drawing?
Yes. Choose Polygon, click around the object and click the first point (or press Enter, or double-click) to close the shape. You can drag any point afterwards.
What does feather do?
Feather softens the edge of the cut-out over the number of pixels you choose, so it blends more naturally into a new background.
Can I remove a shape instead of keeping it?
Yes. Tick Invert and everything inside the shape becomes transparent while the rest of the photo is kept.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. Draw with your finger, zoom with the + button and use Move to pan around the photo.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The cut-out is made in your browser.
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