Crop Video

Crop any video online for free. Drag to select the region, pick a social aspect ratio, and export — no upload, no watermark, processed in your browser.

Drop your video here or click to browse

Supports MP4, WebM, MKV, MOV up to 500MB

How to Crop a Video

  1. 1

    Upload Your Video File

    Drag and drop your video into the upload area or click to browse. The cropper accepts MP4, WebM, MKV, and MOV files up to 500MB.
  2. 2

    Select the Crop Region

    Drag the selection box on the video preview to frame the area you want to keep. Use the corner handles to resize it, or pick an aspect ratio preset like 1:1 or 9:16.
  3. 3

    Crop the Video

    Click the Crop Video button. The tool re-encodes only the selected region in your browser while keeping the original audio track.
  4. 4

    Download the Cropped Video

    Preview the cropped result and click Download to save it. The output has no watermark and is ready to post anywhere.

Common Use Cases

1

Reframe Video for Instagram and TikTok

Horizontal footage rarely fits vertical feeds. Crop a 16:9 clip to 9:16 or 1:1 so it fills the frame on Reels, Stories, and TikTok.
2

Remove Black Bars and Letterboxing

Downloaded clips often have black borders. Crop them away so the picture fills the screen edge to edge.
3

Focus on One Subject

Cut away distracting background or bystanders by cropping tightly around the person or object that matters.
4

Hide On-Screen Information

Crop out timestamps, watermarks, or UI elements baked into the corner of a recording before sharing it.

Why use our Video Cropper?

Our video cropper lets you cut a video down to the exact region you want by dragging a selection box right on the preview. Pick a social-media aspect ratio or crop freely. It works with MP4, WebM, MKV, and MOV files and runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, so private footage stays on your device. The output keeps its audio track and carries no watermark, unlike most free online video editors.

The Video Cropper is a free browser-based tool that cuts a video down to a chosen rectangular region. Drag a selection box directly on the preview, or pick an aspect ratio preset such as 1:1, 16:9, or 9:16, and the tool exports just that area while keeping the original audio.

Unlike server-based editors that upload your file, queue it, and watermark the free output, this tool processes everything locally in your browser. Your video never leaves your device, which makes it safe for private and sensitive footage. There are no signups and no watermark on the result. If you also need to change the file format afterward, use the Video Format Converter. To shorten the clip, the Video Trimmer cuts it by time, the Video Resizer changes the overall resolution, and the Mute Video tool removes the soundtrack.

This tool is ideal for creators reframing horizontal footage for vertical feeds, anyone removing black bars or letterboxing, and editors cropping out timestamps or watermarks. Combined with the other FindUtils media tools, you get a complete browser-based video workflow without installing software.

How It Compares

Most online video croppers require you to upload the file to a remote server, wait in a processing queue, and download a watermarked result. For large files this is slow, and for private recordings it means handing footage to a third party. Tools like Clideo, Kapwing, and VEED offer cropping but cap free usage and add branding.

The FindUtils Video Cropper runs entirely in your browser. There is no upload, no queue, and no watermark. You drag the crop region visually on the preview and export immediately. The trade-off is that cropping re-encodes the video, so processing speed depends on your device, but for typical clips this is fast and the privacy gain is total.

Tips for Best Results

1
Use the aspect ratio presets to match a platform exactly, then fine-tune by dragging the box.
2
Cropping re-encodes the video, so very large files take longer on slower devices.
3
The crop region readout shows the exact output dimensions in pixels before you export.
4
Audio is preserved automatically. To remove it, run the result through the Mute Video tool.
5
Crop before adding captions or overlays so the framing is locked in first.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

How do I crop a video online for free?

Upload your video, drag the selection box on the preview to frame the area you want, then click Crop Video. The cropped file downloads with no watermark and no signup.
2

Are my videos uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your video never leaves your device, keeping private footage secure.
3

Does cropping keep the audio?

Yes. The audio track is preserved in the cropped output. To remove it, run the result through the Mute Video tool.
4

Can I crop a video to a square or vertical shape?

Yes. The aspect ratio presets include 1:1 for square, 9:16 for vertical, 16:9 for widescreen, and more. You can also crop freely to any shape.
5

What video formats are supported?

The cropper accepts MP4, WebM, MKV, and MOV files. MP4 and MOV inputs are saved as MP4, while WebM and MKV inputs are saved as WebM.

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