Have you ever found yourself recording and uploading a video to TikTok only to see the video doesn’t quite fit right on the screen? Maybe you have filmed it in a way where there are extra elements in the background, such as people, you would prefer to leave out of the video. If so, you may need to crop the video.
We will go over how to crop videos on TikTok so that you can only have what you want others to see in the video.
Ideal TikTok Video Aspect Ratio
TikTok has a standard aspect ratio for videos that looks the best. This is the 9:16 vertical aspect ratio at 1080p x 1920p resolution.
There are some occasions where a 1:1 ratio is possible but this is definitely not the go-to aspect ratio, so we recommend making your videos according to the 9:16 aspect ratio.
Depending on the device you use to record a video, you may notice black bars on the sides of the video. We will show you how to get rid of any blank black areas on your videos on both iPhone and Android devices.
How to Crop Videos on TikTok on an iPhone
Your phone’s built-in video cropping tool should be all you need to properly crop a video. If you have an iPhone, here is how you can crop videos for TikTok:
- Open your camera roll and find the video you would like to crop to the correct aspect ratio
- Tap on Edit in the top-right of the screen
- Tap on the Crop icon at the bottom of the screen
- Tap on the Aspect Ratio icon at the top-right of the screen
- Select 9:16
- Tap on Done in the bottom-right of the screen
Your cropped TikTok video is now ready to use.
How to Crop Videos on TikTok on an Android
Cropping a video on an Android device is just as easy as it is on an iPhone. Here is how you can do so for a TikTok video using the built-in function:
- Open your phone’s camera roll and find the video you want to crop
- Tap on Edit
- Tap on Next
- Tap on Crop & Rotate
- Tap on the 9:16 ratio option
Once you have taken these steps, your TikTok video is perfectly matched to the standard 9:16 aspect ratio that TikTok uses.
TikTok Video Cropping Best Practices
While it is quite easy to crop videos to be used on TikTok, there are a few best practices you should keep in mind.
- Avoid cropping your videos too much. You want to make sure there is enough of the video left so that viewers can see what is going on within it.
- Avoid weird-looking crops. You don’t want your cropping job to make the video look strange. Make sure the video is still natural-looking.
- Avoid cropping out vital aspects of your video. Maintain all of the important details and elements in the video.
- Avoid using filters unfit for your video. It is best to maintain a natural and simple look to your videos.
Conclusion
Cropping TikTok videos is easy thanks to built-in cropping tools that every smartphone has today. You can then quickly upload the perfectly-cropped video to TikTok. Whether you have an iPhone or Android, the process is essentially the same.
