How to use this tool
- Drop in a video file.
- Pick a platform preset and an output format.
- Click Crop Video and download the result.
Frequently asked questions
- How does the crop work?
- Each preset crops to the center of your video at the target aspect ratio — the largest region that fits without stretching or distorting the image. If your footage isn't already framed for that ratio, important content near the edges may get cropped out, so it's worth previewing the result before publishing.
- Which preset should I use for Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts?
- All three use the same 9:16 vertical format, so one preset covers all of them.
- Does this resize or upscale my video?
- No — it only crops, at your video's original resolution. It never stretches or upscales, which would lose quality.
- Is my video uploaded anywhere?
- No — cropping happens entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
How GetByteRush compares
Most free tools for this online work the same way: you upload your file to their server, wait, then download the result — which means your file (and often your email, for a "free" account) sits on someone else's infrastructure. Here's the actual difference:
| Feature | GetByteRush | Typical online tools |
|---|---|---|
| Data ever leaves your device | No — cropped in this tab | Yes, uploaded to process |
| Covers Reels, TikTok, Shorts, Square, and Landscape presets | Yes | Varies — some tools only offer one ratio |
| Account required | Never | Often, past a certain usage level |
("Typical online tools" reflects publicly documented behavior of common free file-processing sites as of 2026 — always check a specific competitor's own privacy policy and pricing page, since these details change.)