Pixelcut
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AI Video Cropper for 9:16

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Available on iPhone & Android

How to Crop Your Video to 9:16

  1. 1

    Upload your video

    Start by uploading the video file you want to crop. You can drag and drop it directly into the tool.

  2. 2

    Describe your crop

    In the prompt box, give the AI simple instructions. For example, 'Crop this video to 9:16 and keep the car in the center'.

  3. 3

    Generate your video

    Click the generate button and let our AI automatically crop your video into a vertical 9:16 format.

  4. 4

    Download your video

    Your new 9:16 video is ready. Download it in high-resolution MP4 format and share it on your social media channels.

Transform your horizontal videos into vertical content that grabs attention. Manually cropping videos for platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels can be tedious and often results in awkwardly framed shots. Our AI video cropper intelligently identifies the main subject in your footage, ensuring it stays perfectly centered in the 9:16 frame. This means no more important details getting cut off. Simply upload your video, and our tool automatically reframes it for a polished, professional look, making your content ready for social media in seconds.

Perfectly Frame Your Videos for Social Media

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Stop wasting time with complicated video editing software just to change a video's aspect ratio. Our tool is designed for speed and simplicity. Convert your existing 16:9 videos, like those for YouTube, into multiple 9:16 clips without the steep learning curve. This efficiency allows you to repurpose content quickly, maintaining a consistent posting schedule across all your vertical video channels. Get from horizontal video to perfectly cropped vertical content in just a few moments, freeing up more time to focus on your creative ideas.

Fast-Track Your Content Creation Workflow

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Cropping a video shouldn't mean sacrificing quality. Our AI-powered tool is designed to resize your video to a 9:16 aspect ratio while maintaining its original clarity. After cropping, you can download your new vertical video as a high-resolution MP4 file, completely watermark-free. This ensures that your content looks sharp and professional on any mobile device. Whether you are creating an ad, a tutorial, or a viral dance video, your final product will be crisp and ready to impress your audience on any platform.

High-Quality Vertical Videos, Every Time

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It's Fast: Convert landscape videos to a vertical 9:16 format in seconds, not hours. It’s Smart: Our AI automatically finds and centers the action, so you don't lose the important parts of your video. AI-Powered: Use artificial intelligence to handle the technical task of reframing, no manual adjustments needed. Easy to Use: You don't need any video editing experience. Just upload your video and provide a simple text prompt. Optimized for Socials: Get perfectly formatted videos ready to be shared on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

Why use Pixelcut's AI 9:16 Video Cropper?

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Social Media Marketing: Turn wide-format product videos or commercials into engaging 9:16 ads for Instagram and TikTok. Content Repurposing: Convert your YouTube videos or webinar recordings into bite-sized vertical clips for Shorts and Reels. Event Highlights: Crop footage from events, like weddings or parties, into dynamic vertical stories to share with friends and followers. Personal Vlogging: Quickly adapt your travel or daily life videos for mobile-first viewing, creating a more intimate and engaging experience for your audience.

Crop Video to 9:16 Use Cases

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pixelcut is loved by over 2 million people

  • My favorite app

    Great app, easy to use. Helps our small business save time and money to create different marketing materials professionally. Thank you.
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    I need a good background remover for my work and I've been through them all it feels like. This one is the best by far. It's so easy to use and the results always look amazing. Thank you Pixelcut!
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    It's amazingly easy and gives the perfect results for my bags and accessories. It looks like it was done by a professional photographer.
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