Crop Video
Drag a resizable crop box over your video, lock an aspect ratio if you like, then crop and download the result — free, private, and processed entirely in your browser.
About the Video Cropper
Our free online Video Cropper lets you select and cut out exactly the region of frame you want. It's perfect for reformatting a landscape video into a vertical 9:16 clip for mobile platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, framing a square 1:1 post, or simply removing unwanted background elements from the edges of a shot.
Unlike most online tools, cropping happens entirely inside your browser using the Canvas API and the native MediaRecorder API — your video is never uploaded to a server. That means it's fast, works without an internet round-trip, and keeps your files completely private and secure.
How to Crop a Video
Step 1
Upload your video
Drag and drop an MP4 or WEBM file, or choose one from your device.
Step 2
Position your crop box
Lock a 1:1, 16:9, or 9:16 aspect ratio, or drag and resize freely.
Step 3
Crop and download
Click "Crop Video" and download your newly framed clip instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I crop any video format?
Yes, we support standard video containers like MP4 and WEBM.
Are my files safe?
Yes, everything is executed locally in your browser — no video data ever leaves your computer.
Why would I crop a video to 9:16?
A 9:16 portrait crop reframes a landscape video for vertical mobile platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
Will the audio be preserved?
No. Cropping re-records the video through a canvas, which only captures the visual frames — the output video is silent.
Does it cost money?
No. The Video Cropper is 100% free to use, with no registration or account required.