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YouTube Shorts 9:16 Converter

Free tool to convert any video format to vertical 9:16 format for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels.

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Social Video Conversion For Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, and X

Convert one 16:9 source into 9:16 vertical for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok, or export square 1:1 variants for feed and paid placements.

Keep framing control before export so faces, products, and captions stay visible while creating watermark-free outputs.

How to Convert 16:9 to 9:16 for YouTube Shorts

Upload Source Video illustration

Step 1

Upload Source Video

Upload MP4, MOV, MKV, WEBM, AVI, MPEG, HEVC, or GIF in browser.

Select 9:16 Output for YouTube Shorts illustration

Step 2

Select 9:16 Output for YouTube Shorts

Choose 9:16 output for vertical mobile playback.

Adjust Crop Framing illustration

Step 3

Adjust Crop Framing

Reframe to keep faces, products, and captions visible.

Download Watermark-Free MP4 illustration

Step 4

Download Watermark-Free MP4

Export a clean MP4 ready to post.

Why Use a Browser-Based YouTube Shorts Converter (No Install)

No-Install Workflow

Start conversion in one tab without desktop software or plugins. This removes setup friction and speeds up publishing.

Faster Ratio Iteration

Test 16:9, 1:1, and 9:16 from one source and quickly create channel-ready variants.

Watermark-Free Export

Export clean MP4 files for organic and paid campaigns while keeping brand presentation consistent.

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Generate unlimited captions for your clips, customize the text and formatting, and make quick edits before publishing.

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Turn one video into 21+ language versions. AI voice dubbing that keeps your tone. Publish everywhere without re-recording.

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Clean noisy recordings, boost clarity, remove and trim silences without any limits, and make every clip sound studio-ready before publishing.

Share and Collaborate

Share and Collaborate

Share like a Google Doc with friends or everyone.

Built-In Scheduling

Schedule and post content from a single calendar. Currently supported: YouTube and X. Instagram, TikTok, and more are coming soon.

Convert Your First Video for YouTube Shorts - Free

Open the converter, set output ratio, and export a watermark-free MP4 in your browser.

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