Does cropping reduce quality?

Cropping only takes a part of the frame and does not rescale it, so the kept area stays as sharp as the original, re-encoded at the quality level you pick.

How do I turn a landscape video into a vertical one?

Pick 9:16 under aspect ratio — the selection becomes a centred vertical strip that you can then nudge into place.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser via WebAssembly. Files never leave your computer and are discarded when you close the page.

Do I need to sign up or pay?

No. The site is completely free, requires no account, has no usage limits and adds no watermarks.

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🔲Crop Video Online - Cut the Frame, Landscape to Portrait

Drag directly on the frame to pick the part you want to keep, or choose a ratio for a centred selection. Handy for turning landscape footage into a 9:16 vertical clip for phones, making a 1:1 square post, or trimming black bars off the edges.

Free · No sign-up · Runs in your browserLast updated: 2026-10-26

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How to use Crop Video

1Upload a video and wait for the frame to appear
2Drag to select the area to keep, or pick a ratio like 1:1 or 9:16
3Click start and download the cropped video

FAQ

Does cropping reduce quality?: Cropping only takes a part of the frame and does not rescale it, so the kept area stays as sharp as the original, re-encoded at the quality level you pick.
How do I turn a landscape video into a vertical one?: Pick 9:16 under aspect ratio — the selection becomes a centred vertical strip that you can then nudge into place.
Are my files uploaded to a server?: No. Everything runs locally in your browser via WebAssembly. Files never leave your computer and are discarded when you close the page.
Do I need to sign up or pay?: No. The site is completely free, requires no account, has no usage limits and adds no watermarks.