Video Crop

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Supported Formats

Input Formats

.mp4
.mov
.webm
.avi
.mkv
.wmv

Output Formats

.mp4

Video Cropping Features

Perfect aspect ratios for every platform

Social media presets
16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 4:5 ratios
Platform-optimized output
Precise crop position control
Quality preserved
All video formats supported
No watermarks added
No signup required
Mobile-friendly interface
Free unlimited use
Fast cloud processing
Universal MP4 output

Why Use Video Crop?

Every Platform's Exact Pixel Requirements in One Dropdown

Instagram feed posts perform best at 1080 x 1080 pixels (1:1) or 1080 x 1350 pixels (4:5) according to Instagram's own creator documentation. TikTok and YouTube Shorts require 1080 x 1920 (9:16) for full-screen vertical display. YouTube widescreen is 1920 x 1080 (16:9). According to Hootsuite's Social Media Trends Report, video posts with correct aspect ratios receive 33 percent more engagement than letterboxed or pillarboxed alternatives because they fill the screen completely.

Center, Top, or Bottom Positioning to Protect Your Subject

Cropping a landscape video to vertical removes the left and right thirds of the frame. If your subject is off-center, the default center crop might cut them out entirely. The position control lets you shift the crop window to the top or bottom of the frame, ensuring the most important visual element survives the aspect ratio change. This is the same creative decision professional video editors make in post-production, here it takes one click.

Quality Preserved Through Intelligent Re-Encoding

The crop operation decodes the source video, extracts the specified pixel region from each frame, and re-encodes the result as H.264 MP4. Because the encoder works with the full decoded frame data (not a re-compressed stream), the output quality matches the source quality at the same bitrate. No double-compression artifacts, no generational loss beyond the single re-encoding pass.

Server-Side Processing Finishes in Seconds

Cropping is computationally lighter than full re-encoding because the pixel manipulation is simple, extract a rectangle from each frame. The server handles the decode-crop-encode pipeline on dedicated hardware, so even a five-minute 1080p video crops in under thirty seconds. Your browser stays responsive throughout the process.

Common Use Cases

Optimized crops for every platform

Instagram Content

Crop videos to 1:1 square for feed posts, 4:5 for portrait feed, or 9:16 for Stories and Reels. Perfect dimensions every time.

TikTok & YouTube Shorts

Convert landscape videos to 9:16 vertical format for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels full-screen display.

YouTube & Presentations

Ensure 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio for YouTube videos and presentations. No black bars, maximum screen real estate.

Mobile-First Content

Reformat desktop-recorded content for mobile viewing. Convert horizontal videos to vertical for better mobile engagement.

How It Works

1

Upload Your Video

Drag and drop your video file. Support for MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM formats up to 2GB.

2

Select Aspect Ratio

Choose 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for TikTok/Reels, 1:1 for Instagram squares, 4:5 for portraits.

3

Set Crop Position

Choose center (default), top, or bottom to control which portion of the frame is preserved.

4

Download Cropped Video

Click 'Crop Video' and download your perfectly cropped video ready for your platform.

Pro Tips for Better Crops

Subject Positioning

Before cropping, consider where your subject is. Use top/bottom crop position to ensure the main subject stays in frame.

Start with Highest Quality

Crop from the highest resolution source you have. Cropping 4K gives you more options than cropping 720p footage.

Platform Requirements

TikTok/Reels: 9:16 | YouTube: 16:9 | Instagram Feed: 1:1 or 4:5 | Stories: 9:16. Match your platform for best results.

Trim Before Cropping

If you only need a portion of your video, use our Video Trimmer first. Processing shorter clips is faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Upload your video and select '1:1 Square' for feed posts or '4:5 Portrait' for feed-friendly vertical content. For Stories and Reels, use '9:16 Vertical'.
TikTok uses 9:16 vertical format for full-screen display. Select '9:16 Vertical' to crop your video perfectly for TikTok.
YouTube uses 16:9 widescreen. Select '16:9 Horizontal' for optimal YouTube viewing without black bars on sides or top/bottom.
No, cropping maintains your original video quality. The frame size changes but there's no recompression or quality degradation.
Yes! The crop position option lets you choose center, top, or bottom. This controls which portion of the original frame is preserved.
Cropping cuts away parts of the frame to change aspect ratio. Resizing scales the entire frame up or down. We crop to preserve quality.
Upload your landscape video and select '9:16 Vertical'. Choose top, center, or bottom position to control which horizontal slice is kept.
Currently we offer preset ratios optimized for social platforms. For truly custom crops, you'd need video editing software like Premiere or DaVinci.
We support MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and WMV. Output is always universal MP4 format for maximum compatibility.
Yes. All uploads use SSL encryption, files are processed on isolated servers, and automatically deleted within one hour. We never view or retain your content.

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