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In this guide, you’ll learn how to use CapCut to:
Our method works for both Mobile & Desktop devices, for free.
Resizing a video in CapCut allows you to adapt your content for different platforms or viewing formats.
Here’s why you might want to resize your video:
Adjusting the size helps center important elements or improve framing.
Prevents distractions by ensuring the focus stays on key visuals.
Well-sized videos look polished and are more appealing to viewers. Avoids distortion or pixelation by maintaining proper proportions.
CapCut provides an intuitive resizing tool to make these adjustments seamless, helping you create platform-ready videos efficiently.
Answer: To resize a video in CapCut, open the app and import a video. Hit “Aspect ratio” and choose one of the presets. Then, press the check to save.
PC users should follow the same process.
Pro Tip: Buttons will be in different spots on PC, but the step-by-step process is exactly the same.
Fancying a video example instead of written text?
Check out this video guide explaining the process we just took you through — it is a great visual tutorial on how to resize a video using CapCut.
With SendShort, adjusting a video’s aspect ratio is fast and hassle-free…
Making it the ideal choice over CapCut for effortless resizing.
Here’s how SendShort makes aspect ratio changes simple:
With SendShort, you can change a video’s aspect ratio online in seconds, saving time and effort compared to CapCut.
Select the appropriate aspect ratio based on the platform you’re targeting.
For example, use a 9:16 ratio for TikTok and YouTube Shorts, and a 16:9 ratio for YouTube videos.
When resizing, make sure to keep key elements of your video centered and visible.
Avoid cutting off important details or subjects by adjusting the frame thoughtfully during the resizing process.
If your video includes movement, consider using keyframes to animate the resize. This can create a more engaging viewing experience, allowing for smooth transitions between different sizes or cropping.
Always preview your video after resizing to ensure that the quality remains high and that there are no pixelation or blurriness issues. Adjust the scale and cropping as necessary to maintain visual clarity.
Combine resizing with zoom effects to enhance the visual appeal of your video. This technique can draw attention to specific details or add a dynamic touch to your content.
CapCut offers built-in tools for cropping and resizing videos. Utilize these features to ensure precise adjustments and to easily apply the desired aspect ratio without losing quality.
If you’re experimenting with different sizes and crops, save multiple versions of your video. This allows you to compare them and choose the best fit for your content and audience.
Yes, you can resize videos in CapCut by selecting the video on the timeline and using the pinch-to-zoom gesture.
Alternatively, use the “Aspect Ratio” setting.
Unlimited. You can upload any video-size as CapCut will compress it for you.
The maximum video size you can export in CapCut is 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) at 60 FPS.
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David Ch
Head of the Editing Team at SendShort
David leads the editing team at SendShort. With this help, the team delivers the latest guides on using your favorite social media apps and creating short-form content.
