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Vertical Reframe 9:16
Reframe a clip for Shorts, TikTok and Reels.
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- 1UploadAdd your file from your device.
- 2Choose optionsPick the output settings you need.
- 3ProcessRun the tool in your browser.
Private by designProcessed on your device where possible.
Works on any deviceDesktop, tablet and mobile browsers.
No installationOpen the page and start working.
Always free coreUse the free plan for everyday tasks.
How to use Vertical Reframe 9:16
Pick the output settings you need.
02Run the tool in your browser.
03Save the finished result.
04Your files stay private
Your work is processed locally in your browser where possible and is never added to a Vootkit upload library.
Learn more about privacyShorts, TikTok and Reels want a tall frame, and almost everything is filmed wide. Simply squeezing a 16:9 video into 9:16 makes everyone look stretched; the honest fix is to take a tall slice out of the wide frame and accept that you lose the sides.
What Vertical Reframe 9:16 does
Centre-crops the source to the target shape, then scales the result — the filter is crop followed by scale with lanczos. Nothing is stretched: the aspect ratio of everything inside the frame is preserved exactly.
The crop is from the centre, and it is not smart. There is no subject tracking here. If your subject sits to one side of the frame, they will be cut off, and no setting will change that.
Target shapes
| 9:16 (default) | Shorts, TikTok, Reels, Stories |
|---|---|
| 1:1 | Square — feed posts |
| 4:5 | Portrait feed — the tallest most feeds allow |
| Method | Centre crop, then lanczos scale |
| Distortion | None — proportions preserved |
| Audio | Copied unchanged |
| Output | MP4 (H.264) |
| Maximum input | 2 GB |
Detailed steps
- Add a landscape clip.
- Choose the Target shape for wherever it is going.
- Reframe, then watch the result before posting — the centre crop is decided for you.
Worth knowing
Going from 16:9 to 9:16 keeps only about a third of the width. That is a severe cut, so it works on a talking head near the middle of frame and fails on a wide shot or a two-person interview. If the subject is off-centre, crop manually in an editor instead — this tool cannot follow them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will people look stretched?
No. The frame is cropped rather than squashed, so proportions are exactly as filmed. Stretching is what happens when software forces a wide frame into a tall one without cropping, and this deliberately does not do that.
Can it follow my subject?
No, and it is better to say so plainly than to imply otherwise. The crop is fixed at the centre for the whole clip. Subject-tracking reframes need a full editor.
How much of the picture do I lose?
Going 16:9 to 9:16 keeps roughly 32% of the width — the outer two-thirds are gone. 4:5 keeps about 56%, and 1:1 about 56% as well, so both are much gentler crops if the platform allows them.
Does the resolution drop?
The frame is cropped and then scaled to the target, so vertical detail is preserved and the pixel count falls with the narrower frame. Reframing from a 1080p source gives plenty of resolution for any vertical feed.
Is Vertical Reframe 9:16 free?
Yes. The Vootkit free plan includes 5 tool runs a day. Upgrade to Vootkit Pro for unlimited daily use, an ad-free workspace and saved workflows.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Vertical Reframe 9:16 runs entirely in your browser — your file is processed on your own device and never sent to a server. There is nothing for us to store or delete.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Vertical Reframe 9:16 works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. Open the page and start.
How often can I use it? Is there a daily limit?
On the free plan you get 5 tool runs a day. When you reach the limit you'll see a prompt to upgrade, and it resets the next day. Vootkit Pro removes the cap entirely for unlimited daily use.
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