How to choose and change a video's aspect ratio
Biteable supports video creation in four different sizes — 1:1 (square), 16:9 (landscape), 9:16 (vertical), and 4:5 (portrait/social). The easiest way to create a video in your desired shape is to choose a template or generate an AI video in that aspect ratio. If you need to, you can also change a video from one shape to another in your video's settings. Keep reading to learn how.
How do I change the shape of my video?
Can I change my video's aspect ratio?
How do I make a video in a different size?
Can I make a square video?
Can I make a 9:16 video?
How do I choose the size of my video?
The right aspect ratio for your video will depend on your intended use case and platform. Many social media platforms prefer video content optimized for their platform — for example, using vertical 9:16 videos on TikTok or Instagram Reels. Find more information on specific platform requirements here.
Generally, users choose each aspect ratios for the following use cases:
Ideal for internal communication, Facebook, LinkedIn, traditional ads, personal videos, and anything you'd like to play on a full screen.
Another great option for Facebook, internal comms, LinkedIn. Instagram now prefers 4:5 and 9:16 over 1:1 for feed content.
Commonly used for TikTok, Instagram Reels, Instagram Stories. An aspect ratio optimized for mobile viewing.
Popular for video ads. Optimized to the size of a mobile screen and Instagram's feed.
When choosing a template, use the aspect ratio toggle to browse templates in your preferred aspect ratio. Templates you select in the 4:5 toggle, for example, will open as editable 4:5 videos.
When generating an AI-assisted video with AVA, you'll be prompted to choose an aspect ratio for your video before it's generated. Click here to generate a video with AVA.
When creating a video from scratch, you'll have the option to choose an aspect ratio before entering the editor. It's easier to start with the aspect ratio you're likely to use, rather than switching between aspect ratios after you've started making your video.
To create a new video from scratch, click the purple plus sign "+" button at the top left of your dashboard, then choose "Create a video from scratch."
It's possible to change your video's aspect ratio after you've started editing your video, but you'll likely need to rearrange a few of your video's assets to fit the new shape once you've done so.
To change your video's aspect ratio:
Open a video project and select the "video settings" button next to the title of your video at the top of the page
Use the aspect ratio toggle to choose your new video shape. Click the "Duplicate" button to create a copy of your project in your new shape. Your original project in its original size will still be available in your projects.
Adjust the text and assets to fit on your new canvas. To go back to your original aspect ratio, head back to your projects folder and select the original project. It will be the same as you left it before changing the ratio.
Common questions:
How do I change the shape of my video?
Can I change my video's aspect ratio?
How do I make a video in a different size?
Can I make a square video?
Can I make a 9:16 video?
How do I choose the size of my video?
When to use each aspect ratio
The right aspect ratio for your video will depend on your intended use case and platform. Many social media platforms prefer video content optimized for their platform — for example, using vertical 9:16 videos on TikTok or Instagram Reels. Find more information on specific platform requirements here.
Generally, users choose each aspect ratios for the following use cases:
16:9 (landscape)
Ideal for internal communication, Facebook, LinkedIn, traditional ads, personal videos, and anything you'd like to play on a full screen.
1:1 (square)
Another great option for Facebook, internal comms, LinkedIn. Instagram now prefers 4:5 and 9:16 over 1:1 for feed content.
9:16 (vertical)
Commonly used for TikTok, Instagram Reels, Instagram Stories. An aspect ratio optimized for mobile viewing.
4:5 (portrait)
Popular for video ads. Optimized to the size of a mobile screen and Instagram's feed.
How to select your video's aspect ratio
When choosing a template
When choosing a template, use the aspect ratio toggle to browse templates in your preferred aspect ratio. Templates you select in the 4:5 toggle, for example, will open as editable 4:5 videos.
When generating an AI video with AVA
When generating an AI-assisted video with AVA, you'll be prompted to choose an aspect ratio for your video before it's generated. Click here to generate a video with AVA.
When creating a video from scratch
When creating a video from scratch, you'll have the option to choose an aspect ratio before entering the editor. It's easier to start with the aspect ratio you're likely to use, rather than switching between aspect ratios after you've started making your video.
To create a new video from scratch, click the purple plus sign "+" button at the top left of your dashboard, then choose "Create a video from scratch."
How to change from one aspect ratio to the other
It's possible to change your video's aspect ratio after you've started editing your video, but you'll likely need to rearrange a few of your video's assets to fit the new shape once you've done so.
To change your video's aspect ratio:
Open a video project and select the "video settings" button next to the title of your video at the top of the page
Use the aspect ratio toggle to choose your new video shape. Click the "Duplicate" button to create a copy of your project in your new shape. Your original project in its original size will still be available in your projects.
Adjust the text and assets to fit on your new canvas. To go back to your original aspect ratio, head back to your projects folder and select the original project. It will be the same as you left it before changing the ratio.
Updated on: 24/04/2025
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