How to Crop Videos with Movavi Video Editor

Quick cropping: trim and reframe in seconds
Ready-made aspect ratios: 16:9, 1:1, 9:16, and more
Precise manual adjustments for perfect framing

By clicking the download button, you're downloading a trial version of the program.*

Free Online Video Cropper

Try Free

Why Movavi video crop tool stands out

Beginner-friendly with pro-level features

Movavi balances professional-grade features with an interface that even complete beginners can quickly master.

Tons of built-in effects and music

Movavi comes loaded with built-in transitions, titles, overlays, music tracks, sounds, frames, backgrounds, stickers, and more.

One-click AI

Movavi makes it super-easy to create subtitles, remove pauses, clean up noisy audio, track motion, change out backgrounds, and more – all automatically, no technical skills needed.

Smooth performance

Movavi is lightweight, easy to set up, and runs smoothly – even if your laptop isn’t top-of-the-line.

Features to crop videos

Hundreds of drag-and-drop cinematic effects

Supercharge your videos with tons of creative, professionally designed effects. Add stickers for cool accents, transitions for smoother stories, overlays for extra style, and there’s even more!

Download for Free

Crop, resize, trim, cut, and flip videos

Shape your videos exactly how you want: crop, resize, trim, cut, or flip with ease. Turn raw clips into polished montages your viewers will love.

Download for Free

Split and splice videos

Cut, split, and splice your clips with ease. Rearrange sequences and build the perfect flow for your story.

Download for Free

Filters and LUTs

Use filters and LUTs to instantly change the look and feel of your video. Create a cinematic vibe, fix the lighting, or give your clips a unique style in seconds.

Download for Free

AI background removal

Use the power of the AI to instantly swap backgrounds in your videos with no green screens. Drop in a new vibrant scene and get ready for an avalanche of likes on socials!

Download for Free

How to crop videos with Movavi Video Editor

Step 1. Upload your video

Click Add Files and select the video you want to crop.

Download for Free

Step 2. Set the crop area

Click the Crop icon. Resize and move the frame to keep only the part of the video you need. To save changes, click the Apply button.

Step 3. Export the video

Click Export, select the export option, and save the file to your computer. The video is saved with the new frame and without extra borders.

See other useful online tools

More Tools for easy video editing

Audio editing

Make your videos sound amazing: add effects, fine-tune with the equalizer, toss in some reverb, drop in smooth transitions with fade-ins and fade-outs. Auto-sync, beat detection, and easy voice-over recording let you perfect your audio in no time.

AI noise removal

Automatically remove car, wind, and other uncool sounds from your clips with our AI-driven audio denoiser. Create videos with crisp sound that viewers are sure to appreciate.

AI motion tracking

Enhance reality in your videos with additional moving graphics. Just click, and AI will quickly attach any photos, videos, emojis, or memes to objects in your footage.

Silence removal

Cut out unwanted pauses automatically or fine-tune the pause length and volume threshold yourself. Skip the tedious cleanup and make your videos more dynamic in a flash.

Automatic subtitles

Let AI quickly turn your speech into text and automatically create captions for your videos in almost any language. Just choose the font, text color, position – and you’re all set!

Text and intros

Titles and intros help your videos tell a story from the very first frame. Add your channel name, video topic, or short captions to guide viewers through key moments.

Video speed controls

Take full control of your video’s pacing: speed up, slow down, or create smooth time-lapses with ease. Perfect for dramatic slow-mos or fast-paced highlights that will grab attention.

Slow motion

Make every second count: slow motion lets a fleeting moment last longer and get that cinematic feel. Transform quick scenes into lasting memories on screen.

Chroma key

Swap out any background in a flash: use chroma key to place yourself anywhere, from exotic beaches to outer space. Perfect for fun effects, creative scenes, or professional-looking videos.

Picture-in-picture

Show multiple clips at once: overlay videos with picture-in-picture to highlight reactions, tutorials, or side-by-side action. Make your content more dynamic and engaging in seconds.

Stabilization

Smooth out every clip: video stabilization turns shaky moments into steady footage. Perfect for capturing all the action without all the jitters.

Color correction

Get next-level color correction with ready-made presets or fine-tune with the handy manual settings. Easily create captivating visuals so more people drop you a like!

Movavi Video Editor

Create awesome videos easily

*The free version of Movavi Video Editor may have the following restrictions depending on the build: watermark on exported clips, 60-second video or 1/2 audio length limit, and/or some advanced features unavailable when exporting videos.

Download for Free About the Windows version

Download for Free About the Mac version

How to choose the best tool for cropping videos

Most people look for a video cropper when the framing feels wrong, whether it is extra space, an off-center subject, or a format mismatch, and they want it fixed fast. That is why many choose a video cropper online for quick edits without installing software.

Look for flexible cropping options
Presets are useful. They save time when you already know the target format. But they are rarely enough on their own. Real footage is messy. People move. Cameras tilt. A tool that lets you nudge the frame, stretch it slightly, or correct the focus makes a real difference. When manual cropping is missing, you usually notice it too late.
Check how fast the editor responds
This part is easy to underestimate. If the crop frame moves a split second after your mouse does, the process feels heavy. When it reacts immediately, editing feels almost physical, like sliding a piece of paper on a desk. You try a few options, play the preview, adjust again, and move on. That rhythm matters more than an extra feature you may never use.
Pay attention to file limits and quality
Online tools often look generous until export time. Suddenly there is a size cap, a quality drop, or a watermark. If you work with screen recordings or phone videos, file size becomes an issue fast.

Everyday scenarios where video cropping makes a difference

Here are a few practical examples that show how cropping is used in real projects and why the tool matters.

Turning horizontal videos into vertical clips
A creator records in landscape for YouTube, then needs the same clip for Instagram. Instead of re-recording, they switch to a vertical ratio and adjust the frame to follow the speaker. It takes a minute or two. The result looks intentional, not like a rushed cut.
Cleaning up screen recordings
Anyone who records tutorials knows how cluttered a desktop can get. Notifications, side panels, unused space. Cropping trims all of that away. The lesson feels tighter. Viewers focus on the content, not the edges of the screen.
Improving product demos
Phone videos often capture more than they should. A table, a wall, someone stepping out of frame. Cropping pulls attention back to the product and the hands using it. The video immediately feels more polished, even though nothing else changed.

With Movavi, cropping stays simple. You adjust the frame, export the video, and move on without distractions.

Your videos stay private and secure

Movavi protects your files during every step of the cropping process. Videos are uploaded through a secure connection and used only for editing. Files are stored temporarily and removed automatically after processing, so your content is never kept longer than necessary. You can crop personal or work videos knowing your data stays private and protected.

Frequently asked questions

Can I crop videos for free?

You can crop videos online for free with Movavi, but the free version adds a watermark to the exported file. To get a cropped video with no watermark, you need to subscribe or pay for a single export. The process itself is straightforward: upload the file, set the frame, and save the result.

What video file types can I crop in your tool?

Movavi works with the formats people actually use. MP4, MOV, AVI, and similar files open without trouble. If a video plays on a standard device, it is very likely supported.

Will cropping the video reduce the file size or quality?

Cropping only changes what is visible in the frame. The image itself stays sharp. File size may shift slightly.

What video file size can I crop online?

Videos up to 500 MB can be uploaded and cropped. That is enough for most phone recordings, tutorials, and screen captures without any pre-processing.

Can I crop videos for TikTok?

Yes. Movavi lets you switch to a vertical layout and adjust the frame so the subject stays in view. The video fits TikTok’s format without awkward cuts or re-shooting.