Video to Vertical: 9:16 Crop for TikTok & Reels
Repurpose your horizontal videos into vertical 9:16 format for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts using our browser-based processing core.
Horizontal video is great for YouTube and TV, but TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts live in a vertical world. Converting your 16:9 horizontal content into 9:16 vertical format is the best way to breathe new life into your existing video library.
Our proprietary processing core allows you to crop and repurpose your content instantly in your browser.
Why convert to vertical in the browser?
- Fast Repurposing: No need to open heavy video editing software just for a simple crop.
- Privacy: Your original high-res footage stays on your computer while you create the vertical version.
- Hardware Acceleration: Our browser-based core uses your device's GPU for smooth, high-quality rendering.
When to use Video to Vertical
- Turning YouTube highlights into viral TikToks.
- Creating Instagram Stories from landscape footage.
- Repurposing professional horizontal recordings for mobile-first ads.
- Capturing the center of the action for vertical-only platforms.
Fast workflow
- Upload your horizontal video clip.
- Adjust the crop area to focus on the most important action.
- Our browser-based core processes the 9:16 render.
- Download your mobile-ready vertical video.
Pro tips
- Action Centering: Keep the main subject in the middle 60% of the horizontal frame to make vertical cropping easier.
- Safe Zones: Remember that TikTok and Reels UI (buttons and text) can cover the edges of your vertical video.
- Resolution Check: Ensure your source video is at least 1080p to maintain quality when cropping into the center.
Checklist
- Action is centered within the 9:16 crop box.
- Output resolution is set to 1080x1920 (standard vertical HD).
- Video remains sharp after the crop.
- Safe zones are respected for social media UI.
FAQ
Can I move the crop area during the video? Our current tool provides a static crop. For moving action, we recommend cropping the most central part of the scene.
Does it support 4K horizontal source? Yes, our proprietary core can handle 4K sources, providing a high-quality vertical output.
Is it safe for work content? Absolutely. All processing happens locally in your browser.
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