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How to Crop Image in Figma: Simple Steps for Beginners

To crop an image in Figma, place the image inside a frame or use a mask. Draw a shape over the image, select both, then right-click and choose Use as Mask to crop the image to that shape.

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Syntax

In Figma, cropping is done by using frames or masks rather than a direct crop tool. The basic steps are:

Frame: Place the image inside a frame and resize the frame to crop.
Mask: Draw a shape over the image, select both, then apply the mask to crop.

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1. Select the image.
2. Create a frame around the image (Right-click > Frame selection).
3. Resize the frame to crop the image.

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1. Draw a shape (rectangle, circle, etc.) over the image.
2. Select both the shape and the image.
3. Right-click and select 'Use as Mask'.

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Example

This example shows how to crop a photo into a circle using a mask.

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1. Import your image into Figma.
2. Select the Ellipse tool and draw a circle over the part of the image you want to keep.
3. Select both the image and the circle.
4. Right-click and choose 'Use as Mask'.

The image will now be cropped to the circle shape.

Output

The image is displayed only inside the circular area, hiding the rest.

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Common Pitfalls

Common mistakes when cropping images in Figma include:

Trying to crop by simply resizing the image without a frame or mask, which just scales the image.
Not selecting both the image and the shape before applying the mask.
Using complex shapes without grouping, causing unexpected crop results.

Always ensure the shape is on top of the image and both are selected before masking.

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/* Wrong way: */
Select image > resize only (image scales, no crop)

/* Right way: */
Draw shape > select shape + image > right-click > Use as Mask

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Quick Reference

Action	How to do it
Crop using Frame	Select image > Right-click > Frame selection > Resize frame
Crop using Mask	Draw shape > Select shape + image > Right-click > Use as Mask
Remove Mask	Select masked group > Right-click > Remove Mask
Adjust Crop	Resize frame or shape used as mask

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Key Takeaways

Use frames or masks to crop images in Figma, as there is no direct crop tool.

Draw a shape over the image and apply 'Use as Mask' to crop to that shape.

Always select both the image and the shape before applying a mask.

Resize the frame or mask shape to adjust the crop area anytime.

Avoid resizing images directly to crop, as it only scales the image.