Crosslinking is a common method to modify starch. The properties of cross-linked starch are affected by the starch source, the kind and concentration of cross-linked agent, and cross-linking method. The affection of crosslinking on the physicochemical properties, microscopic structure, gelatinization properties, and crystal structure of cross-linked starch were reviewed in this study, aiming to provide theoretical references for further research on production and application of cross-linked starch.