How to Batch Crop Images: Best Tools and Software for Bulk Cropping

By Emily Watson Jul 7, 2026 8 min read Software

If you work with hundreds or thousands of images, cropping them one by one is not practical. Batch cropping lets you apply the same crop to multiple images simultaneously. Here are the best tools for batch image cropping.

1. IrfanView Batch Conversion

IrfanView batch conversion is one of the fastest ways to crop multiple images. Open IrfanView, select File > Batch Conversion, add your images, and click Advanced Options to set crop dimensions. You can crop by fixed pixel coordinates or by percentage. IrfanView processes hundreds of images per minute and supports all common formats including JPEG, PNG, BMP, and TIFF.

2. FastStone Photo Resizer

FastStone Photo Resizer is a dedicated batch image processing tool. It supports cropping, resizing, renaming, and converting in a single batch operation. The crop tool lets you set exact pixel dimensions or maintain aspect ratios. You can preview the crop on sample images before processing the entire batch.

3. XnConvert

XnConvert is a powerful free batch image processor. It supports over 500 image formats and includes crop, resize, rotate, and filter actions. The batch crop feature supports fixed dimensions, relative cropping, and automatic cropping of borders. XnConvert uses a drag-and-drop workflow for adding actions, and it runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

4. Adobe Photoshop Batch Automation

Adobe Photoshop offers batch processing through Actions and Droplets. Create an action that applies your crop settings, then use File > Automate > Batch to process an entire folder. Photoshop batch processing is extremely powerful but requires a subscription. For commercial photographers, it is the most reliable option.