How to crop a video
- Add your video.
- Pick a shape, then drag the box into place.
- Select Video Cropper and download the result.
About this tool
Turn a wide video into a tall one for Reels and Shorts, or cut away a distracting edge. Draw a box over the video, drag it into place, and move through the clip to check nothing important slips out of frame. Shape buttons keep the box at exactly the right proportions.
Common questions
Which shape should I use for Instagram Reels?
9:16, which is tall and fills a phone screen. YouTube Shorts and TikTok use the same shape. 4:5 and 1:1 suit feed posts.
Does cropping lower the quality?
The kept part is re-encoded at a high quality setting, and the sound is left as it is. Cropping does mean fewer pixels, so a heavy crop of a small video will look softer.
Is it free to use?
Yes. You can use it without an account a few times a day, and a free account raises the daily limit. Nothing is added to your file unless you ask for it.
What happens to my files?
Your files are only used to run the tool you chose, and they're deleted automatically after about 24 hours.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It all works in your browser, on any computer or phone.