9:16 crop preview
Drop a landscape still or any frame and see the vertical slice TikTok/Reels would keep. Pan the crop window, download a PNG preview — all in your browser, no signup.
Crop preview
Showing Sample landscape.
Crop position
Edit & preview free in ReelWorkshop. Finished MP4 export is on Starter $19.99/mo — no auto-highlights, no scheduling; you assemble your own clips.
FAQ
Quick answers about cropping landscape frames to 9:16 for short-form video.
What does a 9:16 crop preview show?
TikTok and Instagram Reels use a tall 9:16 frame. A landscape photo or video frame is wider than that, so posting it usually center-crops the sides. This tool shows exactly which vertical slice you keep — instantly, in your browser.
Does this tool require an account?
No. Everything runs in your browser with no signup and no upload to our servers. When you are ready to assemble real clips into a vertical MP4, you can try ReelWorkshop editing free and export finished files on Starter.
Can I reframe instead of center crop?
Yes. Use the horizontal or vertical pan slider when your source has spare room on that axis. Landscape images pan left/right; tall portraits narrower than 9:16 pan up/down. Reset returns to center.
What image should I upload?
Any still, poster, or exported frame (PNG, JPG, WebP). Landscape works best to see the crop clearly. Or tap Use sample landscape to try a wide demo frame instantly.
Can ReelWorkshop help after I check the crop?
Yes. Import your own clips, arrange and trim the sequence, and preview in the browser for free. Finished MP4 export is on Starter at $19.99/mo — edit and preview stay free. No auto-highlights or scheduling claims.