🚀 Web Tool
Free Online Video Cropper
Crop video dimensions, change aspect ratio for social media, and trim duration in your browser. Export to MP4 or WebM without watermarks.
Why You Need a Local Video Cropper
Whether you need to turn a landscape YouTube video into a vertical TikTok, remove black bars, or cut out unwanted areas, a precise cropping tool is essential. Most online video editors force you to upload large files to a server, which is slow and risks your privacy. HowToAny Video Cropper runs directly in your browser, using your computer’s power to process the video instantly. It offers professional features like pixel-perfect locking, custom aspect ratios, and timeline trimming, all while keeping your files 100% secure on your device.
Import Video
Drag and drop your video file (MP4, MOV, or WebM) onto the canvas. The tool loads it instantly without uploading.
Select Crop Area
Drag the corner handles to select the area you want to keep. You can use presets like 1:1 (Square) or 9:16 (Story), or type exact pixel dimensions.
Trim & Settings
Optional: Use the timeline at the bottom to set a Start and End time if you only want to save a specific part of the video.
Record & Download
Click “Record Range” to process the video. Once finished, click “Download” to save your cropped MP4 or WebM file.
Custom Aspect Ratios
Easily convert videos for social media. One-click presets for Square (1:1), Portrait (4:5), and Story (9:16) formats.
Crop & Trim Combo
Not just for dimensions—use the built-in timeline to cut the duration of your video simultaneously, saving time and storage.
Secure & Private
Your video never leaves your browser. All cropping and processing happen locally on your device, ensuring zero data leaks.
Pixel-Perfect Control
Need exact dimensions? Type in specific width and height values (e.g., 1200×600) and lock the output size for precise results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Load your video and select '9:16 (Stories)' from the Aspect Ratio dropdown menu. Move the selection box to frame your subject perfectly, then click 'Record Range' to save the vertical video.
Yes. Enter your desired Width and Height in the 'Size (px)' boxes (e.g., 1080 x 1080) and click the Lock (🔓) button. The tool will scale your crop selection to match those exact output dimensions.
Cropping involves re-encoding the video, which can slightly alter quality. However, our tool uses high-quality browser encoding. You can ensure maximum compatibility by selecting 'MP4' as the format, or 'WebM' for faster processing.
'Record Range' automatically processes the video from your selected Start to End points. 'Record Live' allows you to manually hit stop whenever you want, which is useful if you want to crop a dynamic part of a video while watching it.
Yes. By default, the 'Export: On' setting is enabled, meaning your cropped video will keep its original sound. You can toggle this off if you want to remove the audio.
