Crop Video for Instagram
Instagram supports multiple video formats — 1:1 square for feed posts, 4:5 portrait for feed, and 9:16 vertical for Reels and Stories. Reclip's Video Cropper lets you reframe any video to exactly the format you need.
How it works
Upload
Upload your video — MP4, MOV, AVI, or MKV
Choose format
Select 1:1 for feed posts, 4:5 for portrait feed, or 9:16 for Reels and Stories
Reframe
Drag the crop box to position the subject correctly within the frame
Download
Download the Instagram-ready MP4 and upload directly to the app
Why use it
Instagram crops video at the edges if it doesn't match the right aspect ratio — cutting off faces, text, and key visual elements. Reclip lets you control exactly how the frame is cropped before uploading, so nothing important gets cut.
Supported formats
Input: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV. Output: MP4 in your chosen Instagram aspect ratio (1:1, 4:5, or 9:16).
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to get you started fast.
What aspect ratio should Instagram feed videos be?
1:1 (square) or 4:5 (portrait) for feed posts. 9:16 vertical for Reels and Stories. Reclip supports all three presets.
Can I crop a landscape video for Instagram Reels?
Yes. Select the 9:16 vertical preset, drag the crop box over the subject, and download a Reels-ready vertical MP4.
Will Instagram compress my video if I upload the right ratio?
Instagram always applies some compression on upload. Cropping to the correct ratio before uploading prevents Instagram from auto-cropping — giving you more control over the final look.
Does cropping work for Instagram Stories too?
Yes. Stories use the same 9:16 vertical format as Reels — crop to 9:16 and the output works for both.