Crop Video for Instagram Reels — 9:16 Online
Reframe horizontal or square footage into vertical 9:16 format for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. The Crop tool defaults to 540×960 (9:16) and lets you drag the frame, set custom dimensions, add a blurred background fill, and export MP4 — all without sending your video to a cloud server.
Open Crop Video for Instagram Reels →How to use this tool
- Open the Crop tool and upload your MP4 or MOV video.
- Select 9:16 dimensions or enter custom width and height for your platform.
- Drag the video inside the frame to keep your subject centered.
- Optionally enable background blur or add a background image for letterboxed footage.
- Preview and download your cropped MP4 ready for Instagram Reels.
Frequently asked questions
- What aspect ratio should I use for Instagram Reels?
- Use 9:16 vertical (1080×1920 or 540×960). Reels Editor defaults to 9:16 so your subject fills the mobile screen.
- Can I crop video for TikTok with the same tool?
- Yes. TikTok also uses 9:16 vertical video. The same crop settings work for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
- Will cropping reduce video quality?
- Cropping reframes your footage at the output resolution you choose. Start with the highest quality source file for the sharpest result.
- Can I add a background behind vertical crops?
- Yes. Enable the background option to fill empty space with a blurred version of your video or a custom background image.