Cropping pictures on your iPad Pro is a straightforward process managed directly within the Photos app, allowing for quick adjustments and refined compositions.
Step-by-Step Guide to Cropping on iPad Pro
Follow these simple steps to crop an image on your iPad Pro using the built-in Photos app:
- Open the Photos App: Start by launching the Photos app on your iPad Pro.
- Select Your Picture: Navigate through your library and tap on the picture you wish to crop to open it in full view.
- Access Editing Tools: Once the photo is open, tap the 'Edit' button, typically located in the top-right corner of the screen, to enter the photo editing mode.
- Locate Crop Tool: In the editing interface, you will find various tools. The reference notes that "on the left side of the screen, then do any of the following: Crop manually". You'll typically find a dedicated crop icon (often resembling two overlapping right angles) among the options. Tap this icon to activate the cropping interface.
- Perform the Crop Manually:
- To define the area you want to keep, drag the rectangle corners to enclose the area you want to keep in the image.
- Alternatively, for quick adjustments, you can also pinch open or closed on the image to resize and reposition the crop area.
- Important Note: When you drag a corner, the crop tool keeps the original aspect ratio of the photo, ensuring your image maintains its original proportions unless you explicitly choose a different aspect ratio option within the tool.
- Confirm and Save: After adjusting the crop to your liking, tap 'Done' (or a similar confirmation button, usually in the bottom right or top right corner) to apply the changes and save the cropped image.
Key Features of iPad Pro Cropping
The Photos app on your iPad Pro provides intuitive features that make image cropping efficient and precise:
- Direct Manipulation: Easily adjust the crop area by directly dragging the corners of the cropping rectangle. This allows for exact control over what parts of the image are included or excluded.
- Pinch Gestures: Utilize pinch open or closed gestures for quick and fluid adjustments to the crop box, offering an intuitive way to zoom and frame your photo.
- Automatic Aspect Ratio Preservation: A convenient feature of the crop tool is that when manually dragging corners, it automatically "keeps the original aspect ratio of the photo." This helps maintain the visual integrity of your image without distortion.
