Crop Video
Crop videos to 1:1, 9:16, 16:9, 4:5 or 4:3 for Instagram, YouTube Shorts and TikTok. Free, private, no watermark.
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How to: Crop Video
- Select a video.
- Pick an aspect ratio.
- Download.
Each platform prefers a different shape: vertical 9:16 for Shorts, Reels and TikTok, square or 4:5 for feeds, 16:9 for YouTube. Crop once and post everywhere.
Common uses
- Turn landscape videos into vertical Shorts and Reels.
- Make square videos for feeds.
- Remove black bars or unwanted edges.
Tips for best results
- Keep the main subject centred when going from 16:9 to 9:16.
Aspect ratios for each platform
YouTube and most TVs use 16:9. Vertical 9:16 fills a phone screen for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and TikTok. Square 1:1 and portrait 4:5 take up more space in social feeds than landscape video, which can improve engagement.
Cropping well
Cropping removes pixels, so a 1920×1080 video cropped to 9:16 becomes about 608×1080. Start from the highest-resolution source you have, keep faces and text inside the frame, and preview the full clip before exporting in case the subject moves.
Why use FreePDF for Crop Video?
| FreePDF | Typical upload-based sites | |
|---|---|---|
| Files uploaded to a server | No – processed on your device | Yes |
| Sign-up required | Never | Often for bigger jobs |
| Hourly / daily task limits | None | Common on free plans |
| Watermark on output | Never | Sometimes |
| Works offline after loading | Yes, for most tools | No |
Frequently asked questions
Does cropping reduce resolution?
Yes, the result contains only the selected area. Start with high-resolution footage for the best result.
Is a watermark added?
No.
Is Crop Video really free?
Yes. Every tool on FreePDF is 100% free with no file limits, no sign-up and no watermarks. The site is supported by unobtrusive ads.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FreePDF processes your files directly in your browser using JavaScript. Your documents never leave your device, so they stay completely private.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. FreePDF works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Linux.