reelclipLOCAL VIDEO · BROWSER EDITING
Convert landscape video to a portrait clip.
Try a centered 9:16 crop for your next vertical video. Preview what stays in the frame before you subscribe to export.
No card or account for a preview up to 30 seconds. Membership required for downloads. U.S. residents, 18+.
A portrait crop changes the frame, not the story.
ReelClip turns a horizontal selection into a vertical clip by keeping the center of the image and cutting away its sides. It does not rotate the scene or stretch it. This works best when the person or subject stays near the middle.
How to convert landscape video to portrait
- Choose a local recording in Web Studio.
Open a compatible MP4, WebM, or MOV file up to 2 GB. Your original source video stays on your device. You can try the local preview without an account or card.
- Mark one short selection.
Set the start and end times. The free preview is up to 30 seconds; member exports are up to 90 seconds. For trimming details, use the video trimming guide.
- Choose Portrait and inspect the frame.
Select Portrait 9:16. Play the selection and watch the crop preview, especially when people move. Make sure faces, hands, product labels, and any existing text stay inside the visible center.
- Export and check the finished clip.
Members can choose MP4 when the browser supports recording it, or WebM. Keep the tab open during real-time export. Watch the downloaded file and check framing, sound, and any captions before posting.
Choose the shape that fits your recording
| Shape | Useful when | Check before export |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait 9:16 | You want a vertical short clip, such as a Reel-style edit. | The centered subject stays visible throughout; side content will be removed. |
| Square 1:1 | A square frame keeps more width around your subject. | Both sides and existing text still fit after cropping. |
| Landscape 16:9 | The scene needs width, such as two speakers side by side. | The full interaction stays readable on the destination. |
| Original | You want the source aspect ratio. | The destination can display that shape as you intend. |
These are editing choices, not guarantees of acceptance by a social platform. Check that platform’s current upload requirements and your exported file.
When centered cropping is the wrong fit
Moving subjects or wide scenes
ReelClip does not automatically track a face or let you reposition the crop. A speaker near the edge, two distant people, or a screen recording with small text can lose important content. Keep the original or a wider shape instead.
Portrait without cutting the sides
ReelClip’s shape controls crop. They do not add blurred backgrounds or letterbox padding. If you need the whole wide frame inside a vertical canvas, use an editor with those controls.
Portrait video questions
Is portrait conversion free?
You can preview a local selection and portrait frame for free, without signing in. Downloads require an active Creator or Creator AI membership. Creator starts at $9.99/month plus applicable tax. See current plans.
Is this AI auto-reframing?
No. The portrait frame is a centered crop. Optional AI transcription and highlight suggestions are separate features and do not make the crop follow your subject.
Can I make a crop for Instagram Reels?
Use the 9:16 Portrait shape and review the output. Choose MP4 when your browser offers it, and confirm the finished file meets Instagram’s current upload requirements. ReelClip does not post the clip for you.
Will cropping preserve the original quality?
The original file is unchanged. The export is a newly recorded clip, not a lossless conversion. A narrow crop uses only part of the source image; sharpness and recording quality depend on the original, your browser, and device.
Check your frame before you subscribe.
Try a portrait preview with your own video. You can see whether a centered crop fits the scene before choosing a plan.
Try the complete workflow before subscribing.
Follow the preview-to-export walkthrough or open the free local preview. Membership is required for downloads.