Vertical Video Converter – 9:16 for Every Platform
Convert any video to vertical 9:16 format. Klypse's AI uses smart cropping with face tracking to keep subjects centered — perfect for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Want to turn videos into shorts with highlight detection and captions? Try our full AI video editor.
From Horizontal to Vertical
Landscape
Vertical
How to Convert to Vertical
Upload Any Video
Drop your landscape, square, or any format video. YouTube URLs work too.
Smart Conversion
AI tracks faces and applies intelligent cropping for vertical format.
Download & Post
Get vertical clips ready for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and Stories.
Why Vertical Video Matters
📱Mobile-First
80% of social media is consumed on mobile. Vertical fills the full screen.
📈Higher Engagement
Vertical videos see 90% higher completion rates than horizontal on mobile.
🎯Algorithm Preferred
TikTok, Reels, and Shorts algorithms favor native vertical content.
🌐Universal Format
One vertical video works on TikTok, Reels, Shorts, Stories, and more.
Vertical Video Platforms
TikTok
9:16 vertical, up to 10 minutes
Instagram Reels
9:16 vertical, up to 90 seconds
YouTube Shorts
9:16 vertical, up to 60 seconds
Instagram Stories
9:16 vertical, 15 seconds each
Facebook Stories
9:16 vertical format
Snapchat
9:16 vertical native
Vertical Video FAQ
What is vertical video format?
Vertical video is 9:16 aspect ratio (portrait orientation), the native format for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Stories. It's optimized for mobile viewing.
How do I convert horizontal video to vertical?
Upload your horizontal (16:9) video to Klypse, select 9:16 vertical format, and let AI handle the conversion. Face tracking ensures subjects stay centered during the crop.
Will converting to vertical cut off my video?
Some cropping is necessary when converting aspect ratios. However, Klypse's smart cropping follows faces and important subjects, ensuring nothing critical gets cut off.
What platforms use vertical video?
TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Stories, Facebook Stories, Snapchat, and Pinterest all use or prefer vertical 9:16 video format.
Can I add black bars instead of cropping?
While possible, black bars (letterboxing) perform poorly on social media. Smart cropping with face tracking produces much better results and engagement.
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Convert Videos to Vertical
Transform any video to 9:16 vertical format. AI keeps subjects centered.