3 Easy Ways to Crop a Picture into a Circle on iPhone and Android

ByJim Miller

If you want to create a perfect picture for your social media account or create custom app icons, you may need to crop an image into a circle. Thankfully, there are easy and free ways to do this on both iPhone and Android devices. In this article, we will explore three different methods to crop a picture into a circle on your mobile device.

Method 1: Crop a Picture into a Circle on Samsung Galaxy Phones

If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, you're in luck. Samsung Galaxy phones offer a native shape crop feature in the gallery app, making it easy to crop a picture into a circle. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Launch the Samsung Gallery app and open the photo you want to crop.
  2. Tap on the Pencil (Edit) icon at the bottom.
  3. Select the Crop tool at the bottom and choose the Circle icon from the toolbar.
  4. Tap on Shape and select Circle.
  5. Adjust the circular mask by dragging it to the desired position and resizing it as needed.
  6. Tap on Next.
  7. Customize the circle by adding an outline or changing its color.
  8. Tap on Save to download the circular image with a transparent background on your Samsung Galaxy phone.

Method 2: Using Third-Party Apps (Android and iOS)

For other Android phones and iPhones, you'll need to rely on third-party apps to crop a picture into a circle. One popular app for this purpose is Picsart, which is available for both Android and iOS devices. Here's how you can use Picsart to crop a picture into a circle:

Crop a Picture into a Circle on iPhone Using Picsart

  1. Install and open the Picsart app on your iPhone.
  2. Select the photo you want to crop into a circular shape.
  3. Tap on Tools, followed by Shape Crop.
  4. Choose the Circle shape from the list.
  5. Adjust the circle on the picture by moving it around and resizing it.
  6. Tap on the Next arrow.
  7. Customize the outline around the circular picture if desired.
  8. Tap on Save to download the circular image with a transparent background.

Crop a Picture into a Circle on Android Using Picsart

  1. Install and open the Picsart app on your Android phone.
  2. Tap on the Add button and select Edit a Photo.
  3. Choose the photo you want to convert into a circle.
  4. Tap on Cutout and select Circle Shape.
  5. Adjust the circular mask by moving it and resizing it.
  6. Tap on the Checkmark icon.
  7. Tap on the Save icon to download the circular image with a transparent background.

Method 3: Using Online Tools

If you prefer not to download an app, you can use free online tools to crop a picture into a circle. One such tool is iphonecrop.com, which works on both Android and iPhone. Here's how you can use it:

  1. Open iphonecrop.com in your browser.
  2. Choose the photo you want to crop from your Photo Library or Gallery.
  3. Preview the photo and adjust its size if needed.
  4. Drag the picture within the circle to select the desired area.
  5. Click on the crop button to crop the picture into a round shape.
  6. Save the cropped image to your device.

Now you know three different ways to crop a picture into a circle on your iPhone or Android device. Whether you prefer using native features, third-party apps, or online tools, you can easily achieve the desired result. Give it a try and start creating stunning circular images for your social media or app icons today!