Instagram Reels use a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio (1080x1920 pixels). This tool automatically applies the correct 9:16 crop frame so your video fills the entire Reel screen without black bars or awkward formatting.

Yes, that's the primary use case. Upload any horizontal (16:9) or square (1:1) video, and the tool lets you select which vertical slice of the frame to keep. Position the crop box over the most important part of your footage, like a speaker's face or the main action.

No. The cropper preserves the original pixel quality within the cropped area. Since Instagram Reels display at 1080x1920, as long as your source video is at least 1080p, the cropped output will be full quality for Instagram's requirements.

The tool accepts MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, and AVI files. Instagram itself accepts MP4 and MOV, so if your source is in another format, you may want to convert after cropping. MP4 is recommended for best compatibility.

Instagram Reels support videos between 3 seconds and 15 minutes. This cropper handles the frame dimensions only. If you also need to shorten your video's duration, use our video trimmer tool to cut it to the right length before or after cropping.

Yes. After selecting the 9:16 ratio, you can drag the crop box left or right (for horizontal source videos) to choose which part of the frame appears in your Reel. This is critical for keeping faces, text, or key action centered.