Crop one video into multiple aspect ratios in a single pass
Meicut's video cropper cuts away unwanted edges, zooms into the subject, or reframes a video for a different platform. Drag the crop box over the area you want to keep, or pick a preset ratio like 16:9, 9:16 or 1:1, and preview the result before you export.
Publishing the same clip to several platforms does not mean exporting, tweaking and exporting again. Add multiple crop schemes to one video, 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for TikTok, 1:1 for Instagram, each with its own framing, and export every version in one run.
- Drag the crop box, or pick a preset ratio: 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 9:16 or free
- Target Size mode with presets for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and more
- Export several cropped versions of one video in a single run
- Fit, Fill or Stretch when the video and the target ratio differ
- Custom padding color in Fit mode
- Undo and redo while framing, preview before export
Common video cropping needs
Crop video to 9:16 for TikTok and Reels
Horizontal footage fits vertical feeds when you crop it to 9:16. Select the 9:16 ratio, drag the frame over the action, and the export fills a phone screen. The same preset works for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
Export several sizes from one video
Open the Schemes tab and duplicate your setup as a new scheme. Give each scheme its own ratio and framing, 16:9 for YouTube, 1:1 for an Instagram post, 9:16 for Stories, and export all versions in one run. Each scheme produces its own file.
Fit a horizontal video into a vertical frame
Cropping to 9:16 throws away most of a wide shot. Target Size mode with Fit keeps the entire frame and pads the empty areas with a background color you pick, so nothing is lost.
Match a platform's exact dimensions
The preset list covers YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn and Pinterest, with the common sizes for each. Pick one and the target dimensions fill in automatically; custom sizes work too.
Cut away distractions at the edges
Free Crop mode is the simple case: drag the box over what you want to keep and everything outside it is removed. Use it for screen recordings with desktop clutter, or footage with something unwanted at the edge.
Reframe without losing the subject
When the ratio changes, the subject rarely sits in the center. Drag the crop frame or pan the video inside it until the framing looks right, and use undo and redo to compare versions.
Fill or Fit when the ratio changes
Fill
Scale up until the target frame is covered and crop the overflow. No padding anywhere, but the edges of the picture are lost. The default when the subject can survive a tighter frame.
Fit
Shrink the video until it sits entirely inside the target frame, and fill the empty strips with a background color you choose. Nothing is cropped, which suits screen recordings, slides and wide group shots.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I crop a video online?
Upload your video, then drag the crop frame over the area you want to keep. You can also choose a preset aspect ratio such as 16:9, 9:16 or 1:1. Preview and export when it looks right.
Can I export multiple aspect ratios from one video?
Yes. Open the Schemes tab and click + to duplicate your current setup as a new scheme. Set a different ratio and framing for each, such as 16:9, 9:16 and 1:1, then export them all at once. Each scheme produces its own file.
Can I crop a video for TikTok, Reels or Shorts?
Yes. Choose the 9:16 vertical preset to convert a horizontal video into a vertical format that fits TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.
Does cropping reduce video quality?
Cropping keeps the quality of the area you keep. It simply removes the pixels outside the crop frame, like trimming the edges of a photo.
How do I avoid black bars when changing aspect ratio?
You have three options. Fill scales the video until it covers the new frame and crops the overflow, so no bars appear. Fit keeps the whole picture and pads the empty areas with a background color you pick. Stretch fills the frame exactly but can distort the image.
Which platforms have ready-made presets?
Target Size mode includes presets for YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn and Pinterest, plus a custom option for any width and height you need.
What happens to my uploaded videos?
Videos are uploaded for processing, then expire and are deleted according to your account rules.