How to convert landscape video to vertical for social media
You filmed in landscape (16:9) but social media wants vertical (9:16). Manually cropping and reformatting every clip is tedious. Here's how to convert automatically with two smart options.
Upload your landscape video
Upload your 16:9 video to Kllivo. We accept MP4, MOV, AVI, and MKV. You can also paste a YouTube URL for videos already published.
AI generates vertical clips
Kllivo automatically finds the best moments and renders them in 9:16 vertical format. By default, it uses center-crop to focus on the most important part of the frame.
Choose your crop mode
In the editor, pick between two modes: Fill (center-crop, no black bars, most immersive) or Fit (full frame visible with a blurred background — no content lost).
Adjust the crop position
If the center-crop isn't framing the right area, adjust the crop position. Center works for most talking-head content, but you can shift focus as needed.
Download in any aspect ratio
Beyond 9:16, you can also render in 1:1 (square for Instagram feed) or keep 16:9 (for LinkedIn/Twitter). One upload, multiple formats.
Pro tips
Fill mode (center-crop) works best for talking-head content where the subject is centered.
Fit mode (blurred background) is better for screen recordings, presentations, or wide shots where you don't want to lose content.
If you know you'll need vertical clips, film with extra headroom and center-frame your subject — makes the crop look better.
Square (1:1) is a good compromise for platforms that support both vertical and square, like Instagram feed posts.
Frequently asked questions
- What's the difference between Fill and Fit mode?
- Fill mode crops the center of your landscape video to fill the vertical frame — some content on the sides is lost. Fit mode shows the full frame centered with a blurred, darkened version of your video as the background — no content is lost.
- What resolution does Kllivo output?
- 1080x1920 for vertical (9:16), 1080x1080 for square (1:1), and 1920x1080 for landscape (16:9).
- Can I convert just one clip, or does it process the whole video?
- Kllivo generates multiple clips from your video. You can also edit individual clips to change their aspect ratio independently.
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