How to Crop an Image in Adobe Illustrator?

To crop an image in Adobe Illustrator, you need to use the "Crop Image" option located in the tool settings menu.

Here's a breakdown of how to do it:

Steps to Crop an Image

Select the Image: First, make sure the image you want to crop is selected in your Illustrator document.
Locate the Crop Tool: Once the image is selected, look for the tool settings menu. According to the reference, the "Crop Image" button should be within this menu.
- If you don't see the tool options, you can access them by navigating to "Window" in the menu bar and ensuring that the "Control" option is checked, which will reveal the options.
Click "Crop Image": After locating the "Crop Image" button, click on it. This will activate the cropping mode.
Adjust Crop Handles: You should now see a bounding box with handles around your image. Drag these handles to define the area you want to keep. This will allow you to crop by changing the size of the image area to include only the area you selected.
Apply the Crop: After adjusting the handles, click on "Apply" or hit the "Enter" key to complete the cropping process. The image will be cropped to the selected area.

Alternatively, you can also use the dedicated image crop tool.

Select the image and select the Image Crop Tool from the left toolbar.
Adjust the boundaries around the desired area and press "Enter" or "Apply" to crop the image.

By following these steps, you can efficiently crop images within Adobe Illustrator to meet your specific design needs.