Why is image crop not working in Photoshop?

Make sure you are not in Quick Mask mode (press Q to exit) and that no modal dialog is open. Pressing Esc cancels a stuck crop preview so you can start fresh.

How do I crop a single layer in Photoshop without cropping the whole canvas?

The Crop Tool always resizes the entire canvas. To crop just one layer, make a selection with the Rectangular Marquee Tool (M), invert it if needed, and add a Layer Mask.

Can I crop an image into a circle in Photoshop?

Photoshop's Crop Tool only crops rectangles. For a circle, use the Elliptical Marquee Tool with a Layer Mask, or use the free Circle shape in the browser tool on this page.

How to Crop an Image in Photoshop

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Select the Crop Tool (press C), drag the corner handles to frame the area you want to keep, and press Enter to apply. If you only need a quick crop without opening Photoshop, you can use the free browser tool right on this page.

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Step by step

Open your image in Adobe Photoshop and press C to select the Crop Tool.
Drag the edges or corners of the crop box, or pick a preset ratio from the top options bar.
Check Delete Cropped Pixels in the options bar if you want to permanently remove the outside area, or leave it unchecked to keep it.
Press Enter (Return on Mac) or click the checkmark icon to apply the crop.

At a glance

Issue	Cause	Fix
Crop box won't move	Wrong layer or locked background	Unlock the layer or press C again
Image looks blurry after crop	Fixed resolution set in options bar	Click Clear in the options bar
Can't undo crop later	Delete Cropped Pixels was checked	Uncheck Delete Cropped Pixels before cropping
Need a quick crop without PS	No Photoshop installed	Use the free browser tool on this page

Where to find it on your device

Adobe Photoshop: Tools panel > Crop Tool (C)
Photoshop Options Bar: Ratio dropdown > Clear