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Maintaining the correct aspect ratio is important because it preserves the proportions of the original image. The aspect ratio is the relationship between the width and height of an image. If the aspect ratio is not maintained during cropping, the image can become distorted. Distortion occurs when the image is stretched or squeezed, making it look unnatural.

Example: If an image with an aspect ratio of 4:3 is cropped to a new aspect ratio of 16:9 (common for widescreen displays), the image will be stretched horizontally, making people and objects appear wider and potentially distorted. This can negatively impact the visual appeal and clarity of the image.