Learn how to change the aspect ratio of a CapCut video here (it is the same as resizing videos).
How to Change the Aspect Ratio in CapCut
Answer: Open the project in CapCut and select your video on the timeline. Select “Aspect Ratio” and choose one of CapCut’s presets. Then, click “✅” to save.
- Open a video in CapCut
- Tap it on the timeline
- Go to “Aspect Ratio” (bottom-right)
- Change it
- Hit “✅” to save
Works the same on PC, even though we’ve shown a phone above.
FAQ
1. What do you mean by aspect ratio?
Answer: Aspect ratio refers to the proportional relationship between the width and height of a video or image.
It’s expressed as a ratio, like: 16:9, 9:16, 4:3 etc — it determines the overall shape of the frame, whether it’s widescreen, square, or another format.
2. What aspect ratio should I use on CapCut?
The best aspect ratio to use on CapCut depends on the platform you’re creating for:
- 16:9 is ideal for YouTube or widescreen displays.
- 9:16 works best for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or other vertical video platforms.
- 1:1 is suited for Instagram posts.
Choose based on where you’ll share your video.
3. What is the size of CapCut video?
The most common sizes for CapCut videos are:
- 720p (1280×720)
- 1080p (1920×1080)
- 4K (3840×2160).
The size depends on your chosen resolution and aspect ratio settings.
Thanks a lot for reading this,
David Ch
Head of the Editing Team at SendShort
