How to Crop an Image in Figma

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Select the image: Click on the image layer you want to crop. 
Enter crop mode: You can either click the "Crop" button in the toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut (Option/Alt + double-click). 
Adjust crop handles: Blue handles will appear around the image.
Drag these handles to resize the crop area. 
Reposition the image: Click and drag inside the crop area to move the image within the crop box. 
Finalize the crop: Click outside the image or press Esc/Return to apply the changes. 
Maintain aspect ratio: Hold down Shift/Control while dragging to keep the original aspect ratio. 
Resize opposite sides: Hold down Option/Alt while dragging to resize the image on opposite sides. 

Step-by-Step-Guide: How to Crop an Image in Figma

Step 1

Begin by selecting the image from the template in Figma.

Step 2

Click on the image section within this menu to open a pop-up window.

Step 3

Click on the dropdown menu.

Step 4

Select the crop option,

Step 5

The crop function will now be enabled for the image. Adjust the crop to meet your specific requirements.

Pro Tips for Cropping an Image in Figma

1. Import the image into your canvas
   Drag and drop an image file into the Figma canvas or use the File > Place Image option to insert it.

2. Select the image layer
   Click on the image you want to crop. Make sure only the image is selected and not grouped with other elements.

3. Click on the “Crop” mode
   In the top toolbar, look for the dropdown that says “Fill.” Click on it and choose “Crop” from the mode options.

4. Adjust the crop area
   Drag the black handles from the edges or corners to define the visible area of the image.

5. Reposition the image inside the frame
   Click and drag the image within the crop box to adjust which part of the image is shown.

6. Click “Done” or press Enter
   Once you’re satisfied with the crop, press Enter or click anywhere outside the image to apply the changes.

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

1. Crop option not visible
   Make sure you’ve selected an image and not a shape or grouped layer. The Crop tool appears only for images.

2. Image stretching instead of cropping
   Avoid using the Scale or Fit options if you want to hide parts of the image. Use the Crop mode specifically.

3. Accidentally moving the entire frame
   Use the white crop handles for adjusting the crop, not the outer blue bounding box, which moves the frame.

4. Cropped area resetting after resizing
   If you resize the image frame after cropping, double-check that the crop settings are still intact.

5. Crop not applying
   Press Enter or click outside the image area to confirm and finalize the crop. If not applied, changes may be lost.

Common FAQs About Cropping Images in Figma

1. How do I crop an image in Figma?
   Select the image, go to the Fill dropdown, choose Crop, adjust the crop box, then press Enter to apply it.

2. Can I crop multiple images at once?
   No, cropping must be done individually for each image. Figma doesn’t support batch cropping.

3. What’s the difference between crop and mask in Figma?
   Crop hides parts of the image directly. Masking uses another shape to define the visible area.

4. Can I undo a crop in Figma?
   Yes, select the image, switch back to Fill mode, and reset or readjust the crop area.

5. Does cropping reduce the image size?
   No, cropping visually hides parts of the image but doesn’t reduce file size or remove hidden pixels.

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