Video cropper
Crop the unwanted edges of a video and save only the frame area you want, with audio. Choose a freeform rectangle or an aspect ratio such as 16:9, 9:16, or 1:1, then adjust the crop frame position, width, and height and check the result.
What you can do
Specify the picture area to keep
Move the frame on the preview and adjust its size using the corners. You can also specify position, width and height numerically.
Choose square or portrait aspect ratios
In addition to a free rectangle, choose the area to crop with aspect ratios of 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4 or 1:1.
Save at dimensions matching the frame
Export with the specified picture area retained. Preserve the video's duration and audio while removing unwanted surroundings.
How to use
Choose a video
Choose a video whose unwanted surroundings or black bars you want to remove.
Decide the area to keep
Choose an aspect ratio or create a free frame, then adjust it to contain what you want to show.
Check crop area and dimensions
Check the position, width, height and output dimensions. In the preview, check that needed content is not missing.
Save the cropped video
Create a video retaining only the inside of the frame, play it to check, and then save.
Useful when
Crop unwanted surroundings from video
Remove black bars or surrounding areas captured in the footage, keeping only the picture area you need.
Arrange the picture in portrait or square format
Crop the picture at a position that contains the main subject, using the aspect ratio you want to display.
Picture cropping, aspect ratio and output dimensions
This differs from shortening the duration
Cropping removes the surroundings of the picture. Use Trim video to shorten its duration by changing the start or end time.
Choosing an aspect ratio does not automatically move the contents
The aspect ratio determines the frame's shape. Check the frame position and size to avoid cutting off faces or text.
The selected frame's width and height become the output dimensions
Pixels inside the frame are retained without stretching the original footage. Width and height are adjusted in 2px increments to suit the save format.
Frequently asked questions
Is this different from trimming only the duration?
Yes. This feature crops an area of the picture. Use Trim video to cut out a time range.
Can I crop to square or portrait aspect ratios?
Yes. You can choose aspect ratios such as 1:1 or 9:16. Move the frame to contain the footage you want to keep.
File handling
- Input
- The original video is not overwritten
- Output
- Footage in the specified area, with the original audio and duration