Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about scanning old photos to digital, cropping scanned printed photos, and digitizing family photo collections.

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What is SmartPhotoCropper?

SmartPhotoCropper is a free tool that automatically detects, crops, and straightens printed photos from scanned images or camera snapshots. It's perfect for digitizing family photos and converting old paper photos to digital format. Fast, private, and works right in your browser.

Is it really free?

Yes, 100% free. All features are available to everyone — no signup, no payments, no limits.

Are my photos uploaded or stored?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, and your photos are never stored or tracked.

How does it work?

Upload a scanned photo or take a picture with your phone. Our AI detects individual printed photos, even if they're rotated or overlapping. You can then crop and save them instantly.

What technology powers the photo detection?

SmartPhotoCropper uses the fastest and most advanced neural network architecture available today, specifically designed for photo detection and boundary recognition. This cutting-edge AI can accurately identify scanned old paper photos even when they're rotated, overlapping, or have irregular borders.

Can I use it on mobile?

Absolutely. It's optimized for smartphones and can even launch the camera automatically when opened on mobile.

What browsers and devices are supported?

SmartPhotoCropper works on all modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox) and is optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.

Does it work offline?

Yes! Once you've opened SmartPhotoCropper at least once with internet access, it works offline thanks to Progressive Web App (PWA) support.

Can I install it as an app?

Yes! On most browsers, you'll see an "Install" or "Add to Home Screen" option. This lets you use SmartPhotoCropper like a native app — even without internet.

What file types are supported?

You can upload JPG, PNG, and HEIC images. Cropped photos are saved as high-quality PNGs.

How to scan old photos to digital format?

SmartPhotoCropper makes it easy to scan old photos to digital format. Simply photograph or scan your old paper photos with your phone or scanner, upload the image, and our advanced neural network automatically detects and crops each individual photo. Perfect for digitizing family photos quickly and efficiently.

How do I easily digitize old paper photos?

Take a picture of multiple old paper photos at once with your smartphone. SmartPhotoCropper will automatically detect and crop each photo individually, eliminating the need to scan them one by one. This saves hours when digitizing your entire family photo collection.

How to scan a bunch of photos at once?

To scan a bunch of photos efficiently, lay multiple old printed photos on a flat surface and photograph them together. SmartPhotoCropper will detect each scanned printed photo automatically, even if they're overlapping or rotated. This method lets you digitize dozens of family photos in minutes instead of scanning each one individually.

How do I crop a scanned photo?

To crop a scanned photo, simply upload your image and SmartPhotoCropper will automatically detect the photo boundaries. You can then fine-tune the crop area by dragging the corners before saving. Perfect for cleaning up scanned old paper photos and removing unwanted backgrounds.

How to crop printed photos from scans?

Crop printed photos effortlessly by uploading your scan containing multiple photos. Our AI detects each printed photo automatically and creates perfect crop boundaries. You can adjust any crop area manually if needed before saving your cropped printed photos individually.

Can I crop multiple photos in one image?

Yes! Upload a single image containing multiple printed photos and SmartPhotoCropper will automatically detect each photo's boundaries. You can then crop and save all detected photos individually with just a few clicks.

Can I save my cropped photos directly to Google Photos?

Yes! SmartPhotoCropper features seamless Google Photos integration. After cropping your photos, you can optionally upload them directly to your Google Photos library with one click. This makes it easy to backup your digitized photos to the cloud without manual uploads.

How is my privacy protected?

All processing is local. No photos or personal data are sent to any server. Analytics are anonymized and never linked to your images.

Can I edit photos after cropping them?

Yes! SmartPhotoCropper includes a comprehensive photo editing suite. After cropping, you can adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and more. Advanced users can access detailed histogram controls for master and individual RGB channels, giving you professional-level color correction capabilities.