Crop Video to 9:16 for Shorts, Reels & TikTok
Turn a landscape video into a vertical 9:16 video — or square or 4:5 — free in your browser. Drag the frame to keep the action in shot, or fit the whole video over a blurred background. Nothing is uploaded.
Drag the bright frame over the video to choose what stays in shot, and use Zoom to crop tighter. “Fit, with blurred background” keeps the whole picture — great for wide shots and screen recordings.
How it works
- Drop in a videoA landscape clip from your phone, camera or screen recorder.
- Choose the shape9:16 for Shorts, Reels and TikTok, 1:1 for square posts or 4:5 for Instagram portrait.
- Crop or fitDrag the frame to crop, or fit the whole video over a blurred or coloured background. Then download the MP4.
Crop or fit?
FAQ
Is my video uploaded?
No. The video is processed inside your browser on your own device and never sent anywhere — so it’s fast to start and safe for private clips.
How do I make a YouTube video vertical for Shorts?
Drop in the video, keep the 9:16 shape, drag the frame over the important part, trim it to under three minutes, and press Make the video. Upload the MP4 as a Short.
Will it lose quality?
Cropping enlarges part of the picture, so a 1080p landscape video cropped to vertical is a little softer. Starting from 4K footage, or using “fit with blurred background”, keeps it sharp.
Can I crop to a square?
Yes — choose 1:1, or 4:5 for an Instagram portrait post.
Does it keep the sound?
Yes, unless you untick “Keep the sound”.
Which browser works best?
Chrome or Edge on a computer are fastest, because they use your graphics card to encode video. Safari works for most files; phones work for shorter clips.
Is it free?
Yes — free, no sign-up and no watermark. The site is supported by the ads on the page.