# Image Cropper

> This Image Cropper component is a highly interactive and user-friendly tool built entirely with shadcn UI and React. It allows users to upload any image and crop it with precision using adjustable zoom and customizable aspect ratios, including square, 4:3, 16:9, or freeform cropping. The component provides a real-time preview of the cropped area and allows users to download the resulting image directly. Its interface leverages shadcn UI elements such as Card, Button, Select, and Slider, ensuring a clean, modern, and responsive design. This makes it ideal for applications requiring image editing features, such as profile picture selection, social media content creation, or visual content management, providing a seamless and professional user experience.

- Author: [Ruixen UI](https://21st.dev/@ruixen.ui)
- Library: [Ruixen UI](https://21st.dev/@ruixen.ui/library/ruixen-ui)
- License: unknown
- npm dependencies: react-easy-crop
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@ruixen.ui/components/image-cropper

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/ruixen.ui/image-cropper?api_key=$API_KEY_21ST"
```

Requires a 21st API key (generate one at https://21st.dev/mcp) passed as `API_KEY_21ST`. Free accounts get a limited number of installs per day; unlimited on a paid plan — see https://21st.dev/pricing.

Full component directory: https://21st.dev/llms.txt