# Crop tool

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The Crop Tool's inclusion of predefined aspect ratios caters to various display formats, acknowledging the diverse platforms where images are shared today. This feature helps users optimize their photos for social media, print, or digital displays, enhancing the photo's appeal across different mediums.

**Undo/Redo:** Tap the Undo icon to reverse a recent edit. To reinstate the change, use the Redo icon. These functions facilitate efficient edit management, supporting uninterrupted creative workflow.

**Straighten:** Use the Straighten tool to align photos accurately. Tap the straighten icon to correct tilts or uneven horizons. Ideal for aligning horizons.&#x20;

**Rotate to the Left:** Tap the rotate icon to turn your photos left. Continue tapping to achieve the desired angle, from slight adjustments to a full 90-degree rotation.&#x20;

**Flip Horizontally:** Mirrors your image side to side, swapping left and right. Ideal for adjusting composition flow or creating symmetrical visuals. A simple touch transforms photos, unveiling symmetrical elegance.

**Flip Vertically:** Instantly inverts your photo, mimicking a reflection across a horizontal axis. Ideal for unique perspectives or composition corrections. Offers a fresh angle with a quick tap.

**Crop to Aspect Ratios:** Reshape images to fit various platforms with ease. Select from original, free-form, square, or social media-optimized ratios (Instagram posts, Facebook posts, Instagram stories, Facebook covers). Ensures your photos look their best across all platforms.

**Rotating Dial:** Precisely align photos by rotating to the exact angle needed. Ideal for straightening horizons or adjusting angles. Offers control for fine-tuning, ensuring balanced and professional-looking images.

**Done/Cancel:** "Done" to apply cropping changes, "Cancel" to undo and continue editing. Offers flexibility in the editing process, allowing exploration of cropping options until perfection is achieved.


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