YouTube Video Cropper

YouTube video croppers help content creators in many ways to polish and refine their content for an ultimately processed video that is enjoyed by their audience. A good YouTube video cropper boasts complete features so users can edit videos at one go.

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Key features of CapCut's YouTube video cropper

Customizable aspect ratios

It’s imperative that YouTube video cropper features customizable aspect ratios because the most compatible aspect ratio for YouTube videos is 16:9. Any other aspect ratio would either appear distorted, or the video may contain black outlines, both of which are very unappealing. A good YouTube video cropper should allow users to choose from a range of aspect ratios, or better yet even create a custom aspect ratio to ensure the videos are appropriately sized and meet the criterion of the platform.

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Feasibility and applicability

Feasibility is a broad and multifactorial factor that primarily encompasses two things: price and interface. For professionals who deals with complex editing and heavily rely on it as their source of bread and butter, getting an expensive editing software sounds reasonable. However, beginners and novices are encouraged to get their hands dirty on low-cost or free operating software. Now as for the interface, it should be easy and accessible, so users don't have to struggle with getting acquainted with how things work.

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High-quality output

This is the most crucial aspect for choosing a YouTube video cropper. Getting a sub-par or inferior quality video after spending hours editing it isn't desirable for any content creator because it is unfit to be uploaded to the YouTube channel and renders all the strenuous endeavors futile. To deter this mishap, read reviews of the applications/software that you're about to use for cropping videos for your YouTube channel.

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Benefits of using CapCut to crop YouTube videos

User-friendly interface

User-friendly interface

CapCut holds all the best features that goes beyond common YouTube croppers. The extremely user-friendly interface makes it child's play to navigate through different modules and features. So, whether you're a novice in the field or an experienced veteran, you can easily navigate through its interface for a smooth cropping experience.

Cropping tools

Cropping tools

We offer customizable aspect ratios. This is an important feature that is ancillary to all YouTube video croppers. Moreover, it boasts precise cropping tools that give you a free hand to crop videos however you want, which means that your hands aren't cuffed to the standard rectangular or circular crop sizes. With CapCut, you can crop specific sections of your video.

Other editing options

Other editing options

There is a myriad of other editing tools on CapCut. There are miscellaneous filters, text overlays, and transitions which will be very resourceful if you want to edit your video beyond just cropping it. So, in terms of video editing and cropping your YouTube video, you'd have hit the jackpot, as CapCut is a one-stop solution for all your video editing needs.

Crop YouTube videos for diverse contexts

Utilize a good online YouTube video cropper to polish your clips for better audience engagement.

Unnecessary, trivial details

Unnecessary, trivial details

YouTube cropper helps remove all the unnecessary portions of the video. All this irrelevant information drags the video's run time, making viewers lose interest in the main content. This may ward them off before they reach the good part, which may prevent your YouTube channel getting more viewers.

Improved composition

Improved composition

When cropping YouTube videos, you improve the composition by removing all the distracting elements and improving the frame of focus only on what's important. YouTube video croppers optimizes your video for different screen sizes and helps you create thumbnail images that are best suited to be displayed on mobile screens.

Change in aspect ratios

Change in aspect ratios

YouTube croppers help create a different aspect ratio. This comes in handy, especially for content creators who have multiple social media accounts and post the same video on all possible platforms, as all of these platforms have different aspect ratio requirements. It's always cost-efficient to kill two birds with one stone.

How to crop YouTube videos in CapCut?

Step 1 : Upload video

Launch CapCut web editor and drag your files from your device or cloud space, such as Dropbox, MySpace or Google Drive.

Step 2 : Crop and edit video

Tap on the video to select it, and then tap "Crop and Zoom" at the bottom of your screen. You can adjust the size and position of the video clip by using the slider or pinch to zoom in or out. You can also change the aspect ratio of your video. Add filters and other special effects to make your video more appealing.

Step 3 : Export or share

Preview the video to check the changes you have made. If you're satisfied with your editing, tap on the tick mark at the top right corner of your screen. Finally, tap on "Export" in the top right corner of your screen to save the video to your camera roll. Your video is now ready to be posted on your YouTube channel.

Step 1 : Upload video

Launch CapCut web editor and drag your files from your device or cloud space, such as Dropbox, MySpace or Google Drive.

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Step 2 : Crop and edit video

Tap on the video to select it, and then tap "Crop and Zoom" at the bottom of your screen. You can adjust the size and position of the video clip by using the slider or pinch to zoom in or out. You can also change the aspect ratio of your video. Add filters and other special effects to make your video more appealing.

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Step 3 : Export or share

Preview the video to check the changes you have made. If you're satisfied with your editing, tap on the tick mark at the top right corner of your screen. Finally, tap on "Export" in the top right corner of your screen to save the video to your camera roll. Your video is now ready to be posted on your YouTube channel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you crop a YouTube video?

It depends on which editing software you are using to crop the video. For CapCut, you will find a detailed answer to your question in this article. For other software as well, it would be pretty much the same, spare a few differences. If you choose CapCut's online YouTube cropper, you will have a chance to experience massive editing options and tools, which will help you create and optimize your content to the fullest, be it video, audio, image, or text.

Can you crop the video size on YouTube?

No, YouTube does not offer a built-in tool for cropping the size of a video. However, you can try using an external video editing software or app to crop your video to the desired size before uploading it to YouTube. CapCut is a brilliant application for resizing videos for YouTube. What you need to do is log on CapCut, upload a YouTube video, crop the video, export the video, and share it on the YouTube channel.

How do I crop a YouTube video in Windows 10?

To crop a YouTube video on Windows 10, you can either use an external video editing software or you can use the built-in video editing app in Windows 10 – Photos. Open the Photos app and import the downloaded YouTube video to the app by clicking on the "Add videos and photos" option. Drag and drop the video onto the timeline at the bottom of the screen. Click on the video to select it. Click on the "Crop and rotate" button in the toolbar above the timeline. Anyway, you can take shortcuts by using CapCut online video editor to crop your clips.

What is the best alternative to YouTube video cropper?

This is subject to interpretation as there is no set criterion for judging the superiority of one video cropper over the other. There are many factors that come into play and this multifaceted decision comes based on the number and type of features, the price, and the accessibility of the app. In terms of these criteria, CapCut is the perfect alternative for cropping YouTube videos. By the way, you can crop TikTok videos in CapCut as well.

How do you crop video clips for YouTube channel?

When it comes to cropping video clips, you need to find the most suitable video editor that can get all your editing tasks done at one go. Take CapCut as an example, simply sign up for an online account, upload your video files, crop the video, and make other professional edits, and finally export your clip and upload it to your YouTube channel. CapCut will not only allow you to crop YouTube videos online, but also use magic tools like video upscaler and video stabilizer to enhance the video quality.

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