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Convert Horizontal Video to Vertical Format
Shot in landscape but need vertical? Social platforms demand 9:16 format, but manual cropping loses content or creates awkward framing. SnipCast's AI automatically converts horizontal videos to vertical with intelligent cropping that keeps speakers and key visuals perfectly centered.
How It Works
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Paste URL
Drop any YouTube or video link
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AI Processes
We find viral moments automatically
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Download & Post
Get clips ready for any platform
The Aspect Ratio Challenge
16:9 horizontal video contains nearly twice the visual area of 9:16 vertical. Simple cropping cuts out important content. Letterboxing wastes screen space. Dynamic reframing—following the action and speakers—is the only way to convert without compromise. SnipCast handles this automatically.
Smart Face Tracking
For talking-head content, faces are what matter. SnipCast's 95% accurate face tracking identifies speakers and keeps them centered as the video plays. When speakers move, the frame follows. When multiple people talk, focus shifts to the active speaker. No manual keyframing required.
Beyond Faces: Visual Focus Detection
Not all content features people. For tutorials, demos, or B-roll, SnipCast identifies the visual center of interest. Text on screen stays visible. Action stays framed. The AI understands what viewers need to see, regardless of content type.
Supported Input Formats
Upload MP4, MOV, or AVI files up to 5GB at resolutions up to 4K. SnipCast maintains quality through the conversion process. Paste YouTube links for direct processing without downloading first.
Output Options
Get 9:16 vertical video optimized for: TikTok (recommended specs), Instagram Reels (optimal compression), and YouTube Shorts (format requirements). Each platform gets properly formatted output without separate exports.
Clip Selection Included
SnipCast doesn't just reformat—it identifies the best moments to clip. Get vertical versions of your most engaging content, not just a reformatted full video. Conversion and viral moment detection in one step.
Supported Formats
MP4MOVAVIYouTube URLUp to 5GB4K Resolution
Frequently Asked Questions
What resolution is the vertical output?
SnipCast maintains HD quality. Input at 1080p horizontal outputs at 1080x1920 vertical. 4K input maintains proportional quality in the conversion.
Can I choose what stays in frame?
The AI automatically tracks speakers and focal points. For full control, use the generated clips as starting points and fine-tune in your preferred editor.
Does it work with non-talking video?
Yes. While face tracking is optimized for speakers, the AI also identifies visual focal points for other content types like tutorials, demos, and b-roll.
Can I convert full videos or only clips?
SnipCast is designed for clip extraction—it finds the best moments and converts those. For full-video format conversion without clipping, traditional video editors may be more suitable.
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Stop losing content to bad crops. Let AI handle your horizontal to vertical conversion.
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