What's the correct aspect ratio for a TikTok video?

9:16, at a recommended resolution of 1080×1920 pixels. This tool crops and re-encodes your video to exactly that frame.

What video formats can I upload?

MP4 and MOV. The result always downloads as a standard MP4, which TikTok accepts directly.

How does the focus slider work?

If your source video is wider than 9:16, the slider moves the crop left-to-right across the frame; if it's taller than 9:16, the slider moves it top-to-bottom instead. The live preview shows exactly what will be kept before you crop.

How long does cropping take?

It depends on your video's length and resolution — cropping re-encodes the entire video, so longer or higher-resolution clips take longer. You'll see live progress while it processes, and can cancel at any point.

Is there a limit on video size or length?

Yes — very large uploads are rejected to keep processing times reasonable for everyone. If your video is too large, try trimming it or exporting at a lower resolution first.

What happens if my video is already 9:16?

It's re-encoded at TikTok's recommended 1080×1920 resolution with no cropping needed, since it already fits the frame.

Does cropping reduce video quality?

The video is re-encoded during cropping, which is a normal part of fitting it to a new frame size — this tool uses a high-quality encoding setting to keep the result sharp rather than visibly compressed.

Is my video uploaded to a permanent server?

Your video is processed on our server only for as long as it takes to crop it, then automatically deleted. It's never stored permanently or shared.

TikTok Video Cropper — Crop Videos to 9:16 Free

Turn any video into a TikTok-ready 9:16 clip. Upload a wide, square, or already-vertical video, drag the focus slider to choose which part to keep, and get back a cropped, re-encoded MP4 at TikTok's recommended 1080×1920 resolution — no desktop editing software required.

Quick Answer

A TikTok Video Cropper fits any video to TikTok's 9:16 vertical frame at 1080×1920. Upload your video, preview it live inside the 9:16 frame, and drag a focus slider to choose which part of a wider or taller source to keep. The video is cropped and re-encoded server-side, then downloads as a ready-to-post MP4. Free, and your video is deleted right after processing.

Drop your video here or click to upload

MP4 or MOV supported

How to Use the TikTok Video Cropper

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Upload the video you want to crop for TikTok (MP4 or MOV).
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Preview shows your video inside a 9:16 frame immediately.
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If your video is wider or taller than 9:16, drag the focus slider to choose which part of the frame to keep.
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Click 'Crop Video' and wait while it's cropped and re-encoded — this can take a minute or two depending on length.
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Download your cropped MP4, ready to post straight to TikTok.

Why Use TikTok Video Cropper?

TikTok's feed is a strict 9:16 vertical frame, but most video sources — screen recordings, camera footage shot horizontally, square exports from other apps — don't come in that shape. Posting a video with the wrong aspect ratio means TikTok either letterboxes it with black bars or crops it unpredictably, often cutting off exactly the part you wanted visible. This tool lets you control that crop yourself: upload your video, see it live inside a 9:16 preview frame, and drag a focus slider to choose which part of a wider (or taller) source to keep before anything is processed. Once you confirm your framing, the video is cropped and re-encoded server-side to TikTok's recommended 1080×1920 resolution and handed back as a standard MP4 — ready to upload directly to TikTok without needing desktop editing software.

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