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Fix a video’s aspect ratio for TikTok, Reels and Shorts
Uploading a landscape video to TikTok gets you black bars and a tiny picture. Reframe it to 9:16 properly — blurred fill or clean crop — before you post.
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Step by step
- Upload the video.
- In the Aspect Ratio Converter choose 9:16 for TikTok/Reels/Shorts, 1:1 for feed posts, or 16:9 for YouTube.
- Pick the fill style: blurred background looks best when the subject is centered.
- Convert and download the reframed file.
Tips from people who do this a lot
- Talking-head videos crop well; wide group shots usually look better with the blurred fill.
- Do the reframe before adding captions in your editor — captions should be placed for the final frame.
- Batching a series? Reframe the longest video first to test your settings once.
FAQ
Does reframing reduce quality?
The output keeps the source resolution where the crop allows; a 1080p landscape clip becomes a clean vertical video.
What ratio do YouTube Shorts need?
9:16 — the same as TikTok and Reels. One export serves all three.
Is this really free?
Yes — every tool on this site is free. A short ad before your download is what pays the server bills, so nothing needs a paywall or an account.