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Rule of Thirds & Golden Ratio Grid compose and crop photos online
Lay a composition grid over your photo, move the crop until the subject sits on a power point, straighten the horizon and download.
How to use it
Upload any landscape, portrait, or street photo.
Choose your composition grid: Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio, Golden Spiral, or Diagonals.
Select your target aspect ratio (1:1, 4:5, 16:9, or 3:2).
Drag the frame to align your key subject onto the power points or spiral eye.
Click Download to export your perfectly framed high-resolution photo.
Composition rules are guidelines rather than strict rules. Experiment with different orientations to discover the most compelling visual balance.
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Frequently asked questions
How to use composition grids to crop photos online?
Upload any landscape, portrait, or street photo. Choose your composition grid: Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio, Golden Spiral, or Diagonals. Select your target aspect ratio (1:1, 4:5, 16:9, or 3:2). Drag the frame to align your key subject onto the power points or spiral eye. Click Download to export your perfectly framed high-resolution photo.
What is the Rule of Thirds in photography?
The Rule of Thirds breaks an image into a 3×3 grid of nine equal parts. Placing subjects along the lines or at the 4 intersection points creates more tension, energy, and interest than centering them.
When should I use the Golden Spiral (Fibonacci) instead of the Rule of Thirds?
The Golden Spiral is ideal for photos with natural curves, flowing motion, stairs, waves, or wide environmental portraits where you want the viewer's gaze to travel through the scene toward a focal point.
Can I download the photo without the grid lines?
Yes! By default, downloaded images are clean high-resolution crops. You can also turn on 'Include Grid on Download' if you want to share a composition critique or tutorial.