Free CV Photo Editor — Crop, Resize & Adjust
Upload a photo, crop it to passport or square size, adjust the brightness and contrast, rotate or flip it — then download it as JPG or PNG. Free, no sign-up, and your photo never leaves your browser.
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Your photo
Upload a photo — it is edited in your browser only and never uploaded.
Honest note: this editor crops, resizes, rotates, flips and adjusts brightness and contrast. It does not remove backgrounds — background removal needs a server or AI, so it is not offered here.
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Drag the photo inside the gold frame to position it.
How it works
Upload your photo
Choose a photo from your device. It is loaded into your browser only — nothing is uploaded to any server.
Crop and adjust
Pick a crop size (passport 35×45, square, or 4:5), drag the photo to position it, zoom in or out, then adjust brightness and contrast, rotate or flip.
Download as JPG or PNG
Choose your output size and format, press “Download photo”, and the edited photo saves to your device. Use it on your CV or anywhere else.
About this tool
A good CV photo is clear, well-lit and the right size — and it does not need expensive software. This free CV photo editor crops your photo to the size employers expect: passport size (35×45 mm), square for online profiles, or 4:5 for a classic portrait. Drag the photo to frame your face, zoom in if it was taken too far away, and fix a dark or washed-out photo with the brightness and contrast sliders. Rotate a sideways photo or flip it with one click, then download the result as a JPG or PNG.
Everything runs in your browser, so your photo is never uploaded anywhere and never stored. That is why the editor is fast even on a slow connection, and why it is safe for your personal photo. One honest limit: this editor does not remove backgrounds — background removal needs a server or AI, so it is not offered here. For a CV photo, a clean crop and a good light adjustment are what matter, and this tool does both properly.
Frequently asked questions
Is the CV photo editor really free?
Yes. The photo editor is 100% free. There is no paid plan, no account, no sign-up and no watermark on your photo.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Your photo is loaded into your own browser and edited there. It is never uploaded to any server, stored or shared with anyone.
What sizes can I crop to?
Passport (35×45 mm, 413×531 pixels), square (600×600 pixels) and 4:5 portrait (800×1000 pixels). You can also keep the original size.
Can it remove the background from my photo?
No — background removal needs a server or AI, so it is not offered here. This editor crops, resizes, rotates, flips and adjusts brightness and contrast. A clean crop and good light are what make a CV photo look professional.
What format should I download?
JPG is best for a CV photo — small file, works everywhere. PNG is better if you need the highest quality or plan to edit the photo again later.
Can I use the edited photo on my CV here?
Yes. Download the edited photo, then upload it in the CV builder on the homepage. It appears in your CV preview in the Modern, Classic or Minimal template.
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