Crop Video to 9:16 for Reels and Shorts
Turn a wide video into a vertical one for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts or WhatsApp Status. The 9:16 box is already set: drag it over the part of the picture you want to keep.
- Runs on your device
- No sign-up
- Free, no watermark
This page opens the Crop & Resize Video with the settings for this task. You can change any of them above.
Guide: How to Turn Any Video into a Reel or Short: Crop to 9:16, Trim and Compress
How to use the Crop Video for Reels (9:16)
- 01Drop a video into the box, or click it to choose one.
- 029:16 is already selected. Drag the box over your subject.
- 03Use Preview at to check the subject stays inside the box later in the video.
- 04Click Crop video, then download the MP4 and upload it to Instagram or YouTube.
Good to know
No upload
The video is cropped in your browser. It never leaves your device.
9:16 ready
The crop box is locked to the vertical phone shape that Reels, Shorts and Status use.
MP4 with sound
Saved as MP4, with the original sound kept.
Frequently asked questions
Is my video uploaded?
No. It's cropped in your browser and never leaves your device.
Can the box follow my subject as it moves?
No. The box stays in one place for the whole video, so place it where the subject stays in view, or trim the video into parts first.
Why isn't the result 1080×1920?
A 9:16 strip from a 1920×1080 video is 608×1080. The tool doesn't enlarge it, because that adds size without detail; Instagram and YouTube scale it up for viewers.
Can I use other shapes?
Yes. Choose 1:1, 4:5, 16:9 or Free under Crop. This page only starts with 9:16 selected.