Crop a Video Online
Crop MP4 and MOV Videos Online for Free. For Other Formats, Convert to MP4 Before Cropping
Files stay on your device. No uploads.
Supports files up to 2 GB
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Works on phones, tablets, and computers
How to Crop a Video Online
Video cropping lets you remove unwanted areas from a video, adjust the visible frame, and change its aspect ratio. It's useful for removing black bars, improving composition, and creating videos for different social media platforms.
This tool lets you crop MP4 and MOV videos online using popular aspect ratios, including 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, and 3:4. You can also freely adjust the crop area to fit your needs. If your video uses an unsupported format, convert it to MP4 before cropping. All processing takes place locally in your browser, so your video stays on your device.
How to Crop a Video: Step-by-Step
Step 1: Select a Video
Click the video selection button and choose the file you want to crop. This tool supports common video formats, including MP4 and MOV. If your video format isn't supported, convert it to MP4 before cropping.
Step 2: Choose an Aspect Ratio
Select an aspect ratio that matches your intended use. Available options include 16:9 (landscape video), 9:16 (vertical video), 1:1 (square video), 5:4, 4:3, and 3:4. You can also choose a custom ratio to crop your video exactly the way you want.
Step 3: Adjust the Crop Area
Move and resize the crop box in the video preview to select the area you want to keep. Remove unwanted backgrounds, black bars, or other parts of the frame while keeping the important content in view.
Step 4: Preview the Cropped Video
Preview the cropped video to check the framing, aspect ratio, and visible content. Adjust the crop area as needed until you're happy with the result.
Step 5: Crop and Download Your Video
Once your settings are ready, click the Crop button and wait for processing to finish. When your video is ready, download the cropped file to your device.
Common Video Aspect Ratios and Their Uses
- 16:9: Ideal for YouTube, desktop playback, and standard widescreen video.
- 9:16: Ideal for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and vertical videos on mobile devices.
- 1:1: Great for square videos and social media posts.
- 4:3: Suitable for traditional video formats and some display devices.
- 3:4: Useful for portrait-oriented content and certain mobile layouts.
- 5:4: Suitable for specific photography, presentation, and publishing needs.
Tips for Cropping Videos
- Choose an aspect ratio that matches the platform where you plan to share your video.
- Use 9:16 for vertical short-form videos and 16:9 for widescreen playback.
- Cropping removes areas outside the selected frame while preserving the content inside it.
- If your video uses an unsupported format, convert it to MP4 before cropping.
- All processing takes place locally in your browser. Your video files are not uploaded to a server.
- Use this tool on your computer, phone, or tablet. For the best performance, we recommend the latest version of Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox.
