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Crop video to a new aspect ratio
Turn a wide clip into a vertical frame, or choose a square crop. Kitecut changes the framing locally, with aspect-ratio and anchor controls you can review before running the edit.
Free local tools. No watermark. No account needed for local editing. Browser and device limits apply.
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How to use it
- Choose a video. The starter plan uses a centered 9:16 crop.
- Change the aspect ratio and anchor in the crop step. Check whether the subject fits the new frame.
- Run the edit, preview the framing throughout the result, and download your new version.
Choose what remains in the picture
Supported crop ratios include 9:16, 16:9, 1:1, 4:5, 4:3, and 3:4. An anchor positions the crop toward the center, left, right, top, or bottom.
A fixed crop does not track a moving face. If a subject moves out of the selected area, a single anchored crop may not fit the whole clip. Preview the entire result rather than just its opening frame.
Cropping and resizing solve different problems
Cropping removes part of the picture to change its shape. Resizing changes pixel dimensions. A vertical crop of a wide video loses content at the sides; it does not recreate detail outside the original frame.
Use resize when you want fewer pixels while keeping the existing composition. You can combine operations, but review the plan's order and output before sharing.
Questions before you start
Can I crop for a vertical video?
Yes. Choose 9:16 and an anchor that keeps the important content in view. Check the destination platform's current requirements before publishing.
Does the crop follow my subject?
No. The crop uses a fixed aspect ratio and anchor, so you should check framing across the whole clip.
A little more guidance
Crop vs resize: which video edit do you need? →Other edits you can make
Resize video without uploading it
Reduce video resolution in your browser. Choose an output resolution, preserve the aspect ratio, and download a watermark-free result.
Trim a video online, on your device
Keep the part of a video you need. Adjust start and end times in your browser, preview your plan, and download a watermark-free clip.