uncropped

Uncropped refers to an image or media file that has not been altered by removing any of its original borders or edges. When a photograph is taken or a video is recorded, it typically captures a rectangular frame. If this frame is maintained in its entirety without any parts being cut away, the image is considered uncropped. This is in contrast to cropping, which involves selecting a portion of an image and discarding the rest, often to improve composition, focus on a specific subject, or change the aspect ratio.

Uncropped images preserve the original field of view as captured by the camera. This can be important for various reasons. In documentary photography or photojournalism, maintaining the full frame can be crucial for providing context and showing the complete scene as it was observed. Artists might choose to present uncropped work to convey their original artistic intent without any subsequent manipulation. For digital use, an uncropped image might be preferred if the user wants the flexibility to crop it themselves to suit different platforms or aesthetic choices. In some technical applications, such as scientific imaging, preserving the original boundaries of the capture is essential for accurate measurement and analysis. Therefore, an uncropped image represents the raw, unaltered visual information from the moment of capture.