Cropping videos just got a whole lot easier—and we’re excited to share Visla’s latest feature with you. Whether you’re crafting the perfect social media clip or making a polished presentation, Visla makes video cropping simple, quick, and flexible.
The power of a good crop
Cropping isn’t just about cutting off the edges—it’s about focusing on the moments that matter. Whether you’re telling a story, sharing an important message, or just showing off something cool, a good crop can make all the difference. Think of it like a frame for your video: it lets you decide what stays in focus and what gets left out.
Not only that, but we’re all sharing videos on different platforms these days. Maybe you want that perfect square for Instagram, a vertical shot for TikTok, or that perfect 16:9 widescreen for YouTube. Visla’s new cropping tool makes changing aspect ratios seamless, so your videos always look sharp and professional—no matter where they end up.
How to crop your video online with Visla
Now that we’ve talked about why cropping is awesome, let’s get into the how-to. Cropping a video in Visla is straightforward—whether you’re cropping at the project level or individual clip level, it’s a few simple steps.
Crop at the project level
If you want to crop scenes in your video project, follow these steps:
1. Open or create a project: Start by opening an existing video project in Visla or creating a new one. (Quick reminder: Are you signed up for Visla yet? You’re gonna want to be!)
2. Click on the crop button: You’ll find the crop button in the toolbar above the video preview. One click, and a new window will pop up.
3. Adjust dimensions and position: From here, you can drag and adjust to make sure everything looks perfect. And that’s it—you’re done!
Crop at the clip level
If you want to be more precise and crop a single clip, it’s just as easy:
1. Open or upload a clip: Pick the clip you want to edit.
2. Crop button in the sidebar: Click on the crop button located in the right sidebar. Again, a new window will open up.
3. Make adjustments to your crop: Adjust your crop dimensions and the exact part you want to show off.
And you guessed it—that’s it!
Cropping vs. changing the aspect ratio
You might be wondering, what’s the difference between cropping and changing the aspect ratio? And where do they overlap? Let’s break it down.
✂️ Cropping: focusing on the important parts
Cropping is all about focusing on a specific part of your video. Imagine you have a larger scene, but only part of it is really what you want to showcase—cropping lets you trim away the parts you don’t need. You can use cropping to remove distracting elements, zoom in on important subjects, or adjust the framing to better suit your narrative. In essence, cropping changes what is visible within your video frame by literally cutting away parts of it.
🖼️ Aspect ratio: the shape of your video
The aspect ratio, on the other hand, defines the shape of your video frame—whether it’s a tall vertical rectangle, a wide horizontal view, or a perfect square. Changing the aspect ratio affects how your video fits into different screens or platforms. For example, social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram Stories prefer a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio, while YouTube and other widescreen formats typically use 16:9.
Changing the aspect ratio doesn’t remove any content; instead, it resizes and adjusts the frame so your video fits within the designated shape. This helps make sure your content looks great wherever it’s shared. Visla has a free, easy-to-use tool to change the aspect ratio of your videos. Check it out if you need a quick solution for your video aspect ratio.
Where cropping and aspect ratio overlap
Sometimes, cropping and changing the aspect ratio can work together. For example, if you change your aspect ratio, you might need to crop parts of your video to make sure everything you want is still in the frame. Let’s say you have a widescreen (16:9) video that you want to convert into a vertical format (9:16). In this case, you might crop out the sides of the video to focus on what’s important in the center. Otherwise, you’ll have blank spaces on the sides you’ll need to fill (Visla does make that easy, though).
Cropping and adjusting the aspect ratio both help you control what your audience sees, but they do it in different ways. Cropping removes content to refine the focus, while changing the aspect ratio reshapes the video to fit a particular display format. When you combine these tools, you get maximum control over how your content looks and feels—ensuring every video you make is optimized for your viewers.
Ready to crop your video?
If you haven’t tried Visla yet (and why haven’t you?), now’s the perfect time to jump in. With our new cropping feature, we’ve made it easy to take control of your video’s focus, make it the right size for every platform, and create content that stands out.
Whether you’re cropping an entire project or focusing on a single clip, Visla has you covered. It’s all about giving you the tools you need to share your story, your way.
Happy editing!
FAQ
How do I crop my video online?
You can crop your video online easily using Visla. Just upload your video, click on the crop button, and adjust the dimensions as needed. Visla makes cropping fast and user-friendly, so you can focus on the most important parts of your video.
How to crop a video from YouTube online?
With Visla, you can upload a video from YouTube directly and crop it online. Simply paste the YouTube link, import the video into Visla, and use the cropping tool to adjust the frame to your preference.