Converting Video with Correct Aspect Ratio

Converting Video with Correct Aspect Ratio

In the last article we considered the aspect ratio of a video file, which aspect ratios are most widely used, and common problems connected with aspect ratio. In this article, we will look at converting video with an eye to maintaining aspect ratio using Movavi Video Converter.

There are several possible approaches:

1. You want to keep the aspect ratio of the original video unchanged.
2. You want to change the aspect ratio of the video to:
   • a. convert 16:9 video to 4:3;
   • b. convert 4:3 video to 16:9.

Let us review these options.

• To ensure that the converted video will have the same aspect ratio as the original, you should:
  1. Add it to Movavi Video Converter.
  2. Right-click on the file and select Information; in the new window you'll see information about your video file, including its aspect ratio.
  3. Select the appropriate preset from the Preset list.
  4. Click the Settings button next to the Preset list.
     If the Video same as input checkbox is checked, the converted video will have the same resolution and aspect ratio as the original video.
     If the Video same as input checkbox is unchecked by default or you uncheck it for some reason (for example, if you want to resize your video), make sure that the Keep aspect ratio checkbox is checked.
     For MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 presets, you can select the required aspect ratio from the corresponding list.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Convert your video.


• The aspect ratio of your video can be changed as follows:
  1. Add your video to Movavi Video Converter and select the required output format.
  2. Click the Settings button, uncheck the Video same as input and Keep aspect ratio checkboxes and specify the desired width and height for the converted video;
  3. Click the Options button in the Video stream area and select from the Aspect ratio list:
     • a. 4:3, if you want to convert 16:9 video to 4:3;
     • b. 16:9, if you want to convert 4:3 video to 16:9.
  4. Click OK.
  5. Select the appropriate resize method from the Resize method list. For more information about resize methods, read this article;
  6. Click OK.
  7. Convert your video.

If you continue to have problems with aspect ratio, please contact the Movavi Support Team.