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Video Cropper
Crop and resize any video online. Change the aspect ratio, cut out any part of the frame, and download a clean MP4. No software, no sign-up required.
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Everything You Need to Crop Video Online
Eight platform presets, pixel-perfect controls, and multiple output formats. Upload your video and crop it exactly the way you need.
8 Aspect Ratio Presets
One-click presets for YouTube (16:9), TikTok (9:16), Instagram (1:1 and 4:5), Cinema (21:9), Portrait (2:3), Standard (4:3), and free crop for any custom size.
Pixel-Perfect Positioning
Set exact X, Y, width, and height values by hand for crops that need to land on a specific pixel. The center and reset buttons give you a quick starting point.
Live Crop Preview
See the exact output dimensions and framing before you start processing. The canvas updates in real time as you drag the crop handles or change the ratio.
Five Output Formats
Download your cropped video as MP4, WEBM, MOV, AVI, or MKV. Choose quality level from High, Medium, or Low to control file size for the platform you are uploading to.
Audio Keep or Remove
Keep the original audio in the cropped output or strip it entirely with one toggle. Useful when you are adding a soundtrack or the clip is intended for mute autoplay.
Handles Files Up to 1 GB
Processing runs on the server using FFmpeg, so large files and long videos are no problem. Your original is permanently deleted from the server once you download the result.
Cropping vs Trimming: Two Different Operations
A video cropper lets you cut away parts of the video frame and keep only the area you actually want. It is different from trimming, which removes the beginning or end of a clip in time. Cropping changes what is visible in the frame, removing content from the sides, top, or bottom of the picture.
The most common reason to crop video online is to reformat it for a different platform. A landscape video at 16:9 needs to become 9:16 for TikTok or Instagram Reels, and 1:1 for a square Instagram post. Doing that inside a full video editor takes time. This online video cropper gets it done in a few clicks without installing anything.
Aspect Ratio Presets and When to Use Them
The tool includes eight aspect ratio presets that cover every major platform and use case:
- 16:9 (YouTube) is the standard widescreen format for YouTube, most TVs, and desktop video players. If your source video is already widescreen, this keeps it unchanged but lets you reposition the crop if something important is off center.
- 9:16 (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) is the full screen vertical format for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Cropping a landscape video to 9:16 keeps the center of the frame and removes the sides.
- 1:1 (Square) works for Instagram feed posts and any platform that displays thumbnails in a square grid. It keeps roughly the middle third of a widescreen video.
- 4:5 (Instagram) is slightly taller than square and fills more of the Instagram feed. Good for portrait content like interviews or product demos.
- 4:3 (Standard) is the older TV and presentation format, useful for cropping footage to fit slideshows, older projectors, or clients who need a standard format.
- 21:9 (Cinema) is the ultra-wide cinematic format used in film. Useful for adding a cinematic look to a 16:9 video by removing the top and bottom bars.
- 2:3 (Portrait) suits portrait style video, Pinterest, and certain mobile layouts.
- Free lets you drag the crop box to any shape and size without ratio constraints.
The Most Common Reasons People Crop Video
Reformatting a landscape video for vertical platforms is by far the most common use. A YouTube video at 16:9 becomes a TikTok or Reel at 9:16. The crop keeps the center of the frame and removes the sides. For most talking head or presentation videos this works without any repositioning. For videos where the subject is off center, switch to free crop mode to shift the box and keep them in frame.
Social media managers do this regularly with video assets that come from production in one format and need to go out across multiple platforms the same day. Cropping here takes minutes instead of going back to the original editor.
Teachers and screen recorders use it to remove parts of the frame viewers should not see, such as taskbars, browser bookmarks, or a second monitor that was accidentally captured. The result is a cleaner recording that focuses attention on what matters.
Reframing is the most creative use. If a shot has a distraction in the corner, the subject drifted off center, or you want a tighter close-up than the original framing gave you, cropping lets you fix the composition after the fact.
Output Formats and What to Choose
The cropped video keeps the original frame quality within the crop area. The resolution of the output matches the pixel dimensions of your crop, so a 1920x1080 video cropped to a 1080x1080 square gives you a 1080x1080 output at the same quality level you choose.
You can download in MP4, WEBM, MOV, AVI, or MKV. MP4 is the right choice for sharing, uploading to platforms, or playing on any device. WEBM works well for web embedding. MOV fits Apple workflows. For most people, MP4 at Medium quality is the correct output. Audio is kept by default but you can remove it entirely if you are adding your own soundtrack or the clip plays on mute.
Step by Step
How to Crop a Video Online for Free
Upload your video. Drag it onto the upload area or click to pick a file. Supported formats include MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WEBM, FLV, and WMV up to 1 GB.
Choose an aspect ratio or set a custom crop. Pick from presets for YouTube (16:9), TikTok (9:16), Instagram (4:5 or 1:1), or Cinema (21:9). Or drag the crop handles manually.
Fine-tune the position if needed. Use X, Y, Width, and Height inputs to set an exact crop area. The Center button aligns it, and Reset restores default.
Set output options. Choose format (MP4, WEBM, MOV, AVI, MKV), quality level, and audio settings. MP4 Medium works for most cases.
Click 'Crop Video' and download the result. Files are deleted automatically after 5 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On iPhone you can crop a video using the built-in Photos app. Open the video, tap Edit, then tap the crop icon in the top right corner. Drag the edges of the frame to set your crop area and tap Done to save. For more precise control over the crop size, aspect ratio, or output format, upload your video to this online video cropper from your iPhone browser. It works on Safari with no app needed.
Yes. This video cropper is completely free to use with no account, no watermark, and no software to install. Upload your video, set the crop area using the handles or aspect ratio presets, and download the result.
Upload your video to the video cropper, then click the 9:16 TikTok preset button. The crop box will automatically resize to the correct vertical ratio. Drag it left or right to reframe the shot, then click Crop Video and download the result.
You can upload MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WEBM, FLV, and WMV files up to 1 GB. The output can be downloaded as MP4, WEBM, MOV, AVI, or MKV. MP4 is recommended for the broadest compatibility.
Cropping removes pixels outside the selected area but does not reduce the quality of the pixels inside it. The output resolution matches the crop dimensions you set. Choosing High quality in the Advanced Settings preserves the most detail.
Use the 16:9 preset which is YouTube's standard aspect ratio. If your video is already 16:9 but you want to reframe the subject, use Free crop mode to drag the box to where you want it, then process and download.