Crop Video
Resize any MP4, MOV, or WebM clip for TikTok, Reels, or YouTube without leaving your browser.
Prefer keyboard? Press Enter when the drop zone is focused.
Key features of the VideoPilot cropper
Fast, visual controls help you reframe clips without sending footage to the cloud.
Private, on-device editing
VideoPilot keeps cropping fully local so footage never leaves your browser.
Snap-to-ratio templates
Switch between 9:16, 1:1, 16:9, or custom presets with guided overlays that hold framing.
Pixel-accurate controls
Drag handles, nudge with the keyboard, and zoom the preview timeline to fine-tune composition.
Export-ready output
WebCodecs preserves sharp bitrate and audio sync for watermark-free MP4 downloads.
How to crop a video online
Upload an MP4, MOV, AVI, or WebM clip, drag the crop rectangle with responsive handles, and lock into preset sizes built for every social platform. VideoPilot keeps the editing pane responsive so you can zoom in, remove distractions, and export in minutes.
- 1Step 1
Upload & inspect
Drop a file or use the chooser—support covers H.264 MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and WebM with instant video preview and metadata.
- 2Step 2
Adjust aspect ratio
Snap crop handles to 9:16, 1:1, or 16:9 presets, toggle the grid, and fine-tune custom video dimensions to keep the composition balanced.
- 3Step 3
Export without watermark
Download a streaming-ready MP4. VideoPilot applies smart output encoding compression so the cropped clip stays sharp and lightweight.
Quick tips before you crop
- Toggle rule-of-thirds guides to align products, faces, or UI while you resize the crop box.
- Use keyboard nudges for pixel-accurate adjustments, then zoom the preview to check edges.
- Switch presets freely—VideoPilot remembers your focal point when jumping between aspect ratios.
Why creators rely on VideoPilot
Practical perks from composition control to handoff-ready exports.
Adjust aspect ratio & composition
Whether you need a square crop for Instagram, a vertical frame for TikTok, or a cinematic 21:9 cut, the crop tool keeps your framing balanced.
- Snap to any preset or enter custom width × height pairs that match fit aspect ratios.
- Enable the composition grid to remove distractions and maintain rule-of-thirds spacing.
- Zoom the preview, then pan while paused to make sure important details stay inside the crop.
Device & platform compatibility
VideoPilot is a browser-native crop tool that works on the devices and OS you already use.
- Works on Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox across macOS, Windows, and Linux laptops.
- Optimised touch controls let you crop on iOS or Android tablets and phones just as easily.
- Supports MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and WebM inputs with export-ready MP4 output for every platform.
Social media & sharing integration
Prepare vertical, square, or widescreen crops that upload cleanly to TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube without extra conversions.
- Apply ready-made aspect ratios for Reels, Shorts, Stories, and feed posts.
- Export MP4s or GIF teasers and drop them directly into your content calendar or scheduler.
- Share cropped clips instantly with teammates using secure links, ready for direct upload.
Workflow perks for creators
- Batch processing shortcuts let you crop multiple timeline selects before handing off to team collaboration tools.
- Maintain consistent branding with saved templates for overlays, transitions, and captions.
- Send finished clips to cloud storage or export queue automations without leaving the tab.
- Saved presets synced
- Cloud exports queued
Frequently asked questions about cropping videos
Answers to the most common questions about VideoPilot’s online video cropper, formats, and best practices.
Upload MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, or WebM files up to 4K and VideoPilot will decode them on-device.
The exported MP4 plays back perfectly on TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and traditional 16:9 players.
Keep the crop box tight to your subject, enable the grid to maintain composition, and preview the result before exporting.
VideoPilot’s output encoding compression keeps bitrate efficient while preserving sharpness, so your crop is ready for direct upload.
More free video tools
Keep editing with the rest of the VideoPilot toolkit—every tool runs in your browser without uploads or watermarks.