Resize Video

Adjust video dimensions online in just two clicks

Easily resize and fit any video

Sometimes, our original video footage size doesn't quite match up with the dimensions that we need for posting or sharing. In these cases, resizing a video is a necessary step to optimizing content for an audience.

Resizing your videos so that they look perfect on every social media platform should be simple and free. Whether you are adjusting the dimensions, cropping, or changing the file size of your video, Kapwing has got you covered. Our editor is easiest way to resize any video online in just a few clicks.

How to Resize a Video Online

Upload your video
Upload a video directly to Kapwing from your computer or mobile device. You can also paste a link to a video. This video, once uploaded, is the content that will be resized.
Adjust video size or select dimensions
Using the transformers in the editor, resize your video to the size that you need. If you want a more exact selection, you can click `Custom Size` and input exact pixel dimensions. You can also select common sizes that match popular platforms like YouTube (16:9), Instagram Story (9:16), TikTok (9:16), and more.
Share your resized video
Once your video is the perfect set of dimensions, hit `Export` and your content will be created in just a few seconds. Watch, download, and share your resized video on social media!

Change Video Size Online for Free

TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook all have different size requirements for videos and we know how hard it can be to keep track of them. You can finally stop worrying about the technical specs and focus on what matters most - your content!

Kapwing's free editor can help you resize a landscape video into a vertical format or add padding to a vertical video so that it looks nice in a landscape format. You can also crop a video to isolate the perfect part for a new post. Like many of the tools featured in Kapwing's Studio Editor, you can start resizing videos for free without ever downloading any software or even signing up for an account.

Kapwing's selection of popular sizes for social media will optimize your image for likes and shares on each platform. A few clicks is all it takes to create an Instagram post, Facebook cover, and more. You can adjust the padding to create a border and change the background color.

Review the final image size and when you're happy, export and download your image to save it to your device. Create an account with Kapwing using your Google or Facebook login credentials to remove the watermark, then share your image across the web!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I resize a video?

Resizing a video is a process that involves using a tool to alter its original dimensions and aspect ratio without diminishing the quality. To achieve this, creators can adjust the width and height in pixels and change aspect ratio with preset sizes to scale content quickly. Additionally, creators can use custom dimensions to create the desired output size for a specific platform.

How do I resize a video for Instagram?

To resize a video for Instagram, creators need an reliable online tool with preset aspect ratios supporting Instagram's various post formats. Preset aspect ratio takes the hassle out of memorizing dimensions for landscape, vertical, and square Instagram content. Use a 1:1 aspect ratio to resize videos for square posts, 9:16 to resize videos for Reels and Story posts, and use a 4:5 aspect ratio to create portrait video content.

How do I resize a video on my phone?

In order to resize a video on your phone, you’ll need a mobile-friendly video editor with built-in tools that make rescaling content easy. This process involves importing videos into an online video editor, then changing the aspect ratio and width and height in pixels to the preferred size you need while retaining the original quality. The best online tool provides an intuitive user interface that helps users quickly resize videos from phones. Kapwing is a great online option to resize videos in minutes for any platform.

What's different about Kapwing?

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