Preview Video Framing for Every Platform Aspect Ratio

Different platforms expect different video shapes. A vertical Reel looks wrong on YouTube, and a widescreen video wastes most of the phone screen on TikTok. The aspect ratio preview lets you switch between formats right inside the editor so you can see the exact framing before you export — no guesswork required.

Available Ratios

9:16 — Vertical

Full-screen portrait format for short-form platforms:

  • YouTube Shorts
  • Instagram Reels
  • TikTok

This is the most common format for mobile-first content. When your source footage is horizontal, the preview shows how the crop will look — including face tracking adjustments if enabled.

16:9 — Horizontal

Standard widescreen format for:

  • YouTube (regular videos)
  • Websites and presentations
  • Desktop and TV viewing

If your source video is already 16:9, this preview matches the original framing. No cropping is applied.

4:5 — Portrait

Tall rectangular format that works well in mobile feeds:

  • Instagram feed posts
  • Facebook feed

Slightly wider than 9:16 but still taller than square. This format takes up more vertical space in feeds than 1:1 or 16:9, making your content more prominent as users scroll.

1:1 — Square

Equal width and height, designed for:

  • Instagram feed (classic format)
  • Twitter / X video posts
  • LinkedIn video

Square video displays consistently across mobile and desktop without letterboxing on either.

How to Switch Ratios

1

Find the aspect ratio control

In the editor, look for the aspect ratio button near the preview panel. It shows the current ratio (e.g., "9:16").

2

Tap to cycle through ratios

Each tap switches to the next available ratio. The preview updates immediately so you can see the new framing.

3

Check the framing

Play back your video in the new ratio. Pay attention to whether key elements — faces, text overlays, subtitles — stay within the visible area.

Verifying Face Tracking Crops

The aspect ratio preview is especially valuable when you combine it with face tracking. Switching to 9:16 shows you exactly where the auto-reframe crop lands on every frame. You can scrub through the timeline and confirm that the subject stays centered and nothing important is cut off at the edges.

If the automatic crop is not quite right, you can adjust keyframes manually while watching the preview update in real-time.

Multi-format exports: You can export the same project in multiple aspect ratios. Preview each one first, then export them separately — the project is never locked to a single format.
Subtitles adjust too: When you switch aspect ratios, subtitle positioning and sizing adapt to the new frame dimensions. What looks good in 16:9 may need a position tweak in 9:16 — the preview lets you catch this before exporting.